ESL-LEP

ESL/LEP Module

Interviews with ESL/LEP students

The ESL/LEP students below come from different cultures, backgrounds, languages, and countries. They graciously consented to be interviewed and give their thoughts and perspective on issues they deal with on a daily basis as students in content classes . Listen to each interview question and then click on the photos to listen to what these students have to say. Afterwards, answer the queries that follow each interview.

1. Listen to the question:

Now listen to what each student has to say in response.

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1. Based on the responses of the students above, name at least 5 difficulties that ESL/LEP students encounter when placed in a content class. Write your response in the box below.

2. Listen to the question:

Now listen to what each student has to say in response.

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2. ESL/LEP students are often placed in the back of the class where they cannot "interrupt" the flow of the lesson. Where should ESL/LEP students be placed or seated in a class? Why? Write your response in the box below.

Listen to the question:

Now listen to what each student has to say in response.

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3. Research shows that frequently teachers do not call on ESL/LEP students for a variety of reasons, some valid and some not. Do these students want to interact during the class? What might prevent them from trying to interact? Should this have any impact on how you structure your lesson activities? If so, explain how. If not, why not? Write your response in the box below.

Listen to the question:

Now listen to what each student has to say in response.

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4. Which skills do these students find more difficult? Explain why. Which skills are easier for them? Why? How might you consider this information when planning activities that will include ESL/LEP students? Write your response in the box below.

Listen to the question:

Now listen to what each student has to say in response.

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5. What do these students do when they do not understand what is happening in class? List 3 strategies they use. Why do they use certain strategies and not others? Discuss the cultural phenomenon that is problematic in this situation. Write your response in the box below.

Listen to the question:

Now listen to what each student has to say in response.

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6. Based on the above responses and previous information the students have provided, list at least 6-7 things you as the teacher can do to help these students toward better comprehension in class. Write your response in the box below.

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