Academic language includes the specific vocabulary and language structures necessary for understanding and succeeding in academic subjects, making it a critical focus for ELL instruction.
Differentiated Instruction tailors teaching methods and materials to meet the varying needs of students at different levels of language proficiency, making it highly effective for ELLs.
Scaffolding involves providing support, such as visual aids and modeling, to help students understand complex tasks by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts.
Interactive Learning involves using group work and discussions, allowing ELL students to practice language in a social context, which helps build their communication skills.
Native Language Support uses the student’s first language to help them understand new concepts in English, serving as a bridge to learning the new language.
