Different types of Learners
Multicultural and Multilingual Learners
What to Know
Know your Student
Be aware of what they need
Understand language assessment
Talk to others so that you can SUCCEED
Multicultural Education
Multicultural education relates to education and instruction designed for the cultures of several different races in an educational system. This approach to teaching and learning is based upon consensus building, respect, and fostering cultural pluralism within racial societies. Multicultural education acknowledges and incorporates positive racial idiosyncrasies into classroom atmospheres.
Reading Strategies
Use Bilingual Books
Provide Many opportunities
Use language based approaches
Cooperative Learning
Use English Books
Teaching And Learning Strategies
Listening
Speak slowly, distinctly, and write down key terms
Visualization
Spell out and help pronounce the word for the student so they understand. Lip movements are helpful.
Interpersonal strategies
Encourage participation, Partner English learners with strong English speakers