Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment For ELL Students and Their Families

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Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment For ELL Students and Their Families by Mind Map: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment For ELL Students and Their Families

1. School Community (Institution)

1.1. Co-develop an entry plan with family

1.1.1. translator

1.1.2. information about abilities and strengths in their first language development

1.2. Newsletters & important infomation

1.2.1. translated

1.3. Family Support

1.3.1. Q & A nights

1.3.2. ELL adult learner workshops

1.3.3. Social Events

1.4. Representing the diversity of the school

1.4.1. pictures

1.4.2. signage- languages

1.4.3. artifacts/ displays

1.4.4. resources

1.4.5. celebrations

2. Learning Environment (Instructional)

2.1. Routines and materials

2.1.1. visual cues- along with written

2.1.1.1. musical cues

2.1.1.1.1. movement/ action cues

2.1.2. Representing the diversity of the classroom

2.1.2.1. pictures

2.1.2.2. greetings in different languages

2.1.2.3. artifacts/ displays

2.1.2.4. resources and texts

2.1.2.5. music and art

2.1.2.6. celebrations

2.1.2.7. student work

2.2. hands-on activities

3. Student Interaction (Personal)

3.1. student- teacher

3.1.1. respond positivly to attempts to communicate

3.1.2. respond with modeled tone, voice and gestures

3.1.3. observe closely for cues about needs and abilities

3.1.4. think aloud

3.1.5. model routines and interactions

3.1.6. extend communication with questions &/or details

3.1.6.1. introduce new vocabulary

3.1.7. purposeful activities

3.1.7.1. name games and activities to bridge the language gap and promote student interaction

3.2. student- student

3.2.1. model routines and interactions

3.2.2. collaborative activities

3.2.3. sharing customs, stories, foods, etc