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Best Practices for the ESL Classroom Space
Conclusion
Explain how it will help
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Refer back to the pros and cons
So, Lucas, what do you recommend?
What can be expected in a "typical" ESL classroom?
Each classroom is nearly as different as the students who enter.
These classes vary in size and type of students greatly, as well as expectations and motivations.
How problems can be resolved
Common Issues With Space
Non-classroom space used for meeting
Show how things would improve
Acoustics
The "Typical" American Classroom
Challenges and opportunities
Use space to engage students
Motivation: Intrinsic or Extrinsic
Cultural attitudes: English, other students, and more!
Mixed levels: Zero proficiency to nearly fluent
Outcomes of Best Using Classroom Space
Don't let poor acoustics ruin the class!
Move around the space to get students to interact with students from other cultures and language backgrounds.
Better Engage ALL Students
Language Acquisition AND Cultural Engagement
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Classroom as a Place of Welcome
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Idea 2
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Tip 2: Mixed Cultures
Allow students to work with those they are comfortable with to start with. When appropriate, have students work with those of other cultures.
Tip 1: Bad acoustics?
Be aware of which sounds are difficult for speakers of your students' languages.
Move about the classroom to hear students speaking.
Rearrange the classroom to alter acoustics.
Why is this important?
The best use of ESL classroom space and teaching strategies will enable students rather than disable them. It will take into account the vast cultural, ethnic, and many other differences that occur within a single ESL classroom, in addition to the many native languages that students are likely to be working with.
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Explain your expectations
Best Practices for the ESL Classroom Space
Based on Jim Harvey's speech structures