First of all, teachers need to be aware of who their students are, what their particular needs are and how to go about planning for their student's individual educational program. Most of the time teachers are not aware of the students who are disabled or are in need of special assistance. Many times these students go unnoticed and these students fall through the cracks before they really are caught and given the necessary help, guidance and assistance that they really need to succeed in school.
Secondly, once teachers know who these students are, they can get help from other teachers such as a child study team who will work on setting the goals and educational programs for the students who need the extra help or assistance. There is help for those teachers who are afraid of dealing with these special students, but they just need to know how to go about getting started with providing these students with the help they need.
There should be lesson plans modified for these students, so that the parents and the child study team have an idea of where the student is, what his/her needs or goals are and plan to help the student reach the goals set for him/her. This will also help the teacher to better understand what the student is capable of and what his/her limitations are. These students should not be left to the sides any longer, and there is help available for those who come in contact with these students. I would need to find out for myself what this student's disability is first before I can really plan his educational program for my class.
An example of a student with a disability would be a high-functioning autistic fifth grader. He is a bright young man at math, his parents support him in every aspect of his life, but he gets frustrated in Chamoru class when there is a weaving activity to do. I would need to calm him down and work with him on a one-to-one basis, and he knows that I know his mother speaks Chamoru--so he can't get away with saying, "I don't understand, but I keep my patience with him because I know that he'll eventually get what it is I'm asking him to do. The key to working with this student is not to show him that you have no patience for him. He needs to know that there are other students in the class, and that I, as the teacher, will assist him without him "melting down" in front of his classmates. This young man knows that I'm there for all the students in my class, but he also knows that if he needs a little more help than the others--I'm there to assist him one-to-one.
Every child is special whether they have a disability or not. As teachers we should be able to share ourselves and our knowledge with those who need our help or even share our ideas. Teachers need to be able to work with all kinds of students: disabled or not, after all, teachers are in this profession to make a difference in a child's life--even if it's only one child.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Ten Research Summary Articles
Language Learning Articles
- "What? Me Worry About Language Learning?
By Greg Thomson
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/gt/whatme.htm
Article gives some ideas about language learning. It
describes what expectations are needed to learn a
language. It also states why learning a new language
may be difficult for some people.
2. "Leave Me Alone! Can't You See I'm Learning Your
Language"
By Greg Thomson
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/gt/leaveme.htm
The article talks about having the need to be part of a
speech community. It talks about the idea that if there
is no relationship going on between people--there is no
language present. It also states that having a language
resource person is important in sharing the learning
of a language.
3. "Remembering Who Is Responsible For Your
Language Learning Success"
By Reid Wilson
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/rw/responsible.htm
Article talks about who the responsible person should be for
language learning success. It describes different situations
in which a learner can help himself/herself in learning a
language. It tells about motivation playing a big part in the
success of language learning.
4. "A Summary of Stephen Krashen's "Principle and
Practice in Second Language Acquisition"
By Reid Wilson
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/rw/krashenbk.htm
Article talks about the theory of language learning to that of
practice. It talks about the different methods used for
language learning. It explains what these methods are.
5. "Kick-Starting Your Language Learning: Becoming a
Basic Speaker Through Fun and Games Inside a
Secure Nest"
By Greg Thomson
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/gt/kickstart.htm
Article gives techniques for language learning for beginners.
It talks about learning about the language versus learning the
language. It also talks about TPR (Total Physical Response)
and other techniques used to learn a language.
6. "Maximize Your Language Learning Through TPR"
By Reid Wilson
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/rw/tprmax.htm
Article talks about how TPR is used in language learning. It
tells about the different types of TPR. It also gives internet
sources that can be used for language learning.
7. "Language Learning in the Real World for
Non-Beginners"
By Greg Thomson
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/gt/nonbegnr./htm
Article tells about the principles of keeping a language
program. It explains these principles and gives examples for
each of them. It also gives examples for activities used for
language learning.
8. "Language Learning Tips and Advice"
By Ron Tichenor
http://www.language-learning-advice.com/language-learning-tips-html
Article gives tips for language learning. It gives tools for
language learning and describes their usage.
9. "Use Your Brain To Learn A Language - Part 3"
By James W. Alexander
http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-your-brain-to-learn-a-language---pat-38id=21301
Article tells what function the brain plays in learning a
language. It describes how the brain can be stimulated
to learn a language.
10. "Using Self-Assessment in the Classroom"
By Christine Coombe
http://seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/teacherspage/languagelearningarticles/usingself.htmusingself.htm
Article tells about the rationale behind using self-assessment
in language teaching, learning and assessments. It gives
practical ideas of using self-assessments to illustrate
developments taking place.
25 Best List: Learner Resources
25 Best List:Learner Resources
Languages of Guam
http://ns.gov.gu/language.html
Website of the languages of Guam, words for the Guam Hymn:
Fanohge Chamorro and Inifresi, some Chamorro Language
lessons, maps of Guam, plants of Guam and other cultural sites.
Off-Island
http://offisland.com/cham.html
Chamorro lessons, legends, photo gallery, feature stories and
something just for fun.
The Ultimate Guide into Guam
http://ns.gov.gu/index.html
Website about the ancient Chamorros, unique culture,
geography of Guam, Guam Seal and Anthem, latte
stones and caves, legends I and II, Guam's History in
Songs and historic sites.
Teaching Pacific Islands
http://www.pacificworlds.com/
This site will transform your understanding of Pacific
cultures and environments.
Language Impact: Language Learning Articles
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/articles_ao.htm
Read these articles:
"Maximize Your Language Learning Through TPR" by Reid Wilson
"Language Learning in the Real World for Non-beginners" by Greg Thomson
"Remembering Who Is Responsible for Your Language Learning Success" by Reid Wilson
"What? Me Worry about Language Learning?" by Greg Thomson
Bright Hub: Language Learning Articles
http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/28845.aspx
Read this article:
Five More Incredibly Useful Tips for Successful Foreign Language Learning - Part 2
A Guide to Language Learning Success
http://www.language-learning-advisor.com/index.html
Use the guide to help with succeeding in language learning.
Website has tips and advice on how to succeed in learning a
language.
Ezine Articles
http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-Your-Brain-to-Learn-a-Language---Part-3&id=2130108
http://ezinearticles.com/?12-Keys-to-Using-Songs-For-Teaching-Children-English-As-a-Foreign-Language&id=2128182
Read these articles on language learning.
Free Activities, Thematic Units and eWorkbooks
http://www.schoolexpress.com/
Website with a variety of educational materials and lots of
free items for teachers, homeschooling families, parents
children and even grandparents.
Learning ESL: Learning English the Fun Way
http://www.learningesl.com/
Website that provides free games, activities, worksheets,
printables, flashcards, tips and other educational teaching
resources for ESL students and teachers.
Activities for ESL Students
http://a4esl.org/
Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English
as a Second Language.
Interesting Things for ESL Students
http://www.manythings.org/
A fun study site for learners of English as a Second Language.
Learning Strategies: Helpful Tips on Learning
http://www.2.gsu.edu/~wwwrld/Resources/strategiesforeignlanguage.htm
Website with helpful tips on learning a foreign language,
attention/concentration, math, memory, note-taking, written
assignments, organization, reading, study and test preparation
and written assignments.
Language Learning Strategies
http://nclrc.org/about_teaching/topics/lang-learn-strat.html
Websites for articles about language learning strategies.
Learn Foreign Languages
http://www.mylanguageexchange.com/Learn-Languages.asp
Website with the various foreign languages that can be learned
through language exchange.
Learn A Language Tag Page
http://technorati.com/tag/learn-a-new-language
Website of blogs dealing with language learning.
I Love Language
http://www.languagetutoring.co.uk/
Website of articles dealing with language learning.
Language Learning Library
http://www.languagelearninglibrary.org/
Website for information resources on language learning.
Language Learning Journal
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/llc/services/Language-Learning-Journal.pdf
Language learning journal for record keeping.
ESL: English as a Second Language
http://www.eslgo.com/classes.html
Website for free English classes, free ESL quiz center and
free English practice.
Foreign Language and Culture
http://speakeasy.org/~dbrick/Hot/foreign.html
Website of websites on foreign languages and culture.
Search Language
http://www.searchlanguage.com/language/english/
Website of language resources.
Mingoville: The World's Most Comprehensive Online
English Lessons for Kids
http://www.mingoville.com/en.html
Learn English the fun way through fun, free, colorful
e-learning environment with exercises, songs and games.
Language Guide
http://www.languagelearning.guide.org/
Website offers free sound integrated resources for
language learning.
English-Friends.info
http://www.english-friends.info
Learn free English with thousands of international and
English friends.
Languages of Guam
http://ns.gov.gu/language.html
Website of the languages of Guam, words for the Guam Hymn:
Fanohge Chamorro and Inifresi, some Chamorro Language
lessons, maps of Guam, plants of Guam and other cultural sites.
Off-Island
http://offisland.com/cham.html
Chamorro lessons, legends, photo gallery, feature stories and
something just for fun.
The Ultimate Guide into Guam
http://ns.gov.gu/index.html
Website about the ancient Chamorros, unique culture,
geography of Guam, Guam Seal and Anthem, latte
stones and caves, legends I and II, Guam's History in
Songs and historic sites.
Teaching Pacific Islands
http://www.pacificworlds.com/
This site will transform your understanding of Pacific
cultures and environments.
Language Impact: Language Learning Articles
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/articles_ao.htm
Read these articles:
"Maximize Your Language Learning Through TPR" by Reid Wilson
"Language Learning in the Real World for Non-beginners" by Greg Thomson
"Remembering Who Is Responsible for Your Language Learning Success" by Reid Wilson
"What? Me Worry about Language Learning?" by Greg Thomson
Bright Hub: Language Learning Articles
http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/28845.aspx
Read this article:
Five More Incredibly Useful Tips for Successful Foreign Language Learning - Part 2
A Guide to Language Learning Success
http://www.language-learning-advisor.com/index.html
Use the guide to help with succeeding in language learning.
Website has tips and advice on how to succeed in learning a
language.
Ezine Articles
http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-Your-Brain-to-Learn-a-Language---Part-3&id=2130108
http://ezinearticles.com/?12-Keys-to-Using-Songs-For-Teaching-Children-English-As-a-Foreign-Language&id=2128182
Read these articles on language learning.
Free Activities, Thematic Units and eWorkbooks
http://www.schoolexpress.com/
Website with a variety of educational materials and lots of
free items for teachers, homeschooling families, parents
children and even grandparents.
Learning ESL: Learning English the Fun Way
http://www.learningesl.com/
Website that provides free games, activities, worksheets,
printables, flashcards, tips and other educational teaching
resources for ESL students and teachers.
Activities for ESL Students
http://a4esl.org/
Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English
as a Second Language.
Interesting Things for ESL Students
http://www.manythings.org/
A fun study site for learners of English as a Second Language.
Learning Strategies: Helpful Tips on Learning
http://www.2.gsu.edu/~wwwrld/Resources/strategiesforeignlanguage.htm
Website with helpful tips on learning a foreign language,
attention/concentration, math, memory, note-taking, written
assignments, organization, reading, study and test preparation
and written assignments.
Language Learning Strategies
http://nclrc.org/about_teaching/topics/lang-learn-strat.html
Websites for articles about language learning strategies.
Learn Foreign Languages
http://www.mylanguageexchange.com/Learn-Languages.asp
Website with the various foreign languages that can be learned
through language exchange.
Learn A Language Tag Page
http://technorati.com/tag/learn-a-new-language
Website of blogs dealing with language learning.
I Love Language
http://www.languagetutoring.co.uk/
Website of articles dealing with language learning.
Language Learning Library
http://www.languagelearninglibrary.org/
Website for information resources on language learning.
Language Learning Journal
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/llc/services/Language-Learning-Journal.pdf
Language learning journal for record keeping.
ESL: English as a Second Language
http://www.eslgo.com/classes.html
Website for free English classes, free ESL quiz center and
free English practice.
Foreign Language and Culture
http://speakeasy.org/~dbrick/Hot/foreign.html
Website of websites on foreign languages and culture.
Search Language
http://www.searchlanguage.com/language/english/
Website of language resources.
Mingoville: The World's Most Comprehensive Online
English Lessons for Kids
http://www.mingoville.com/en.html
Learn English the fun way through fun, free, colorful
e-learning environment with exercises, songs and games.
Language Guide
http://www.languagelearning.guide.org/
Website offers free sound integrated resources for
language learning.
English-Friends.info
http://www.english-friends.info
Learn free English with thousands of international and
English friends.
25 Best List: Teacher Resources for Language Learning
25 Best List: Teacher Resources for Language Learning
Chamorro Language (Chamoru)
http://www.masteranylanguage.com/cgi/f/pCat.pl?tc=MA...
Website of resources for Chamorro Language learning.
Chamorro Language and Culture
http://chamorrolanguage.blogspot.com/
This blog provides Chamorro Language and Cultural
resources, tips and information, as well as lessons on
the Chamorro Language.
Language Resource Online
http://www.languageresourceonline.com/languages/learn_chamorro.htm
Website has links to vendors of Chamorro Language
Learning applications and online Chamorro Language
Learning courses.
Chamorro Language Courses
http://www.maps2anywhere.com/languages/Chamorro_language_course.htm
Website has Chamorro Language courses through
audio, CD ROM, dictionaries and courses to learn,
speak and instruct in Chamorro.
Offisland.com
http://offisland.com/cham.html
Website that talks about the Chamoru language
and has lessons for learning Chamorro.
Languages of Guam
http://ns.gov.gu/language.html
Website of the languages of Guam, words for
the Guam Hymn: Fanohge Chamorro and Inifresi,
some Chamorro Language lessons, maps of Guam,
plants of Guam and other cultural sites.
Website of the Worldwide Chamorro Community
Website dedicated to Chamorros worldwide and
has these specific goals: to preserve the history and
culture of the people of the Marianas, to help
Chamorros around the world keep in touch, to
share news and ideas and occasionally, to call
our worldwide community to actionto protect
our land, people and heritage.
Second Language Teaching Methods
http://coe.sdsu.edu/people/jmora/almmethods.htm
Website of the descriptions on the basic principles
and procedures of the most recognized methods
for teaching a second or foreign language.
The Natural Approach Website
http://naturalway.awardspace.com/
A comprehension-based approach to language
teaching and learning.
Palabran Ha'ani
http://finochamoru.blogspot.com/
This blog is a small help in the effort to perpetuate the
Chamoru language and culture.
Language Learning Resources for Teachers
http://www.google.com/custom?domains.ericdigests.org=language+learning+resources+for+teachers
Various webisites for teacher resources on
language learning: foreign or English.
Language Impact: Helping Language Learners
Learn Language
http://www.languageimpact.com/articles/articles.htm
Website of articles for language learning that
are grouped by language learning stage and topic.
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language
http://www.tesl-ej.org/ej12/r10.html
Websites for featured articles on teaching English
or foreign language, teacher resource books,
second language acquisition, textbook reviews,
media reviews and forum information.
The Internet TESL Journal For Teachers
Of English As A Second Language
http://iteslj.org/
Website for articles, research papers, lesson
plans classroom handouts, teaching ideas and
other links.
Simply ESL!
ESL learning ideas, lesson plans, teaching ideas
and other resources.
Learning ESL: Learning English the Fun Way
Website that provides free games, activities,
worksheets, printables, flashcards, tips and
other educational teaching resources for ESL
students and teachers.
Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers
.http://www.teachingideas/co.uk/index.shtml
Website contains free lesson ideas, activities
and other resources to use in the classroom.
Teacher View
Website of activities, lesson plans, teacher
toolbox, theme units, and other resources
compiled by teachers to be shared by other
teachers.
Teacher View Resource Library
http://www.teacherview.com/resources/searchresults.htm?cx=001551783289839
Website for articles on teaching a foreign language.
Language Learning Bookshelf
http://www.sil.org/LingualLinks/LanguageLearning/LanguageLearning
Website that has a list of other links for documents,
articles and books on language learning.
The Language Menu Site for Teachers
http://teachers.thelanguagemenu.com/
Website created by language teachers for language
teachers. It has worksheet generators and other
tools to creat teaching materials.
imTeachers
Website with teacher resources for content
subject areas.
Time Savers for Teachers: Making Life Easier for Teachers
http://www.timesaversforteachers.com/
World's largest collection of often-used,
interactive and printable forms.
Weebly - Web Creation Made Easy
This is a website creator that's easy to use.
I enjoyed using this website creator.
ESL Flow
Website created as a resource for researching
ESL/EFL ideas and creating lessons/courses
as quickly as possible.
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