What strategies can be used to help make a child learning English as a second language comfortable in the classroom?
What will be an ideal response?
By creating a friendly, consistent, and supportive atmosphere, a teacher can help make the child feel welcome and comfortable. If possible, have someone who speaks the child’s first language show the child the routines and expectations. Doing this will help the child feel more at ease in unfamiliar surroundings. Encourage all of the children to talk to and include the child in activities, so the child doesn't feel left out. Also, involve the child in the classroom through non-language activities to help the child become part of the group. Do not force a non-English-speaking child to speak. The natural process of learning a second language usually entails a time of silent assimilation. In addition, children’s literature that describes the child's culture can be used to educate other children about this culture. The child will feel that his or her culture is important to the teacher and other children, instead of something to be ashamed of. If a class includes a number of children who speak the child's first language, make this language a natural part of the program.
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a. True b. False
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a. constructs. c. hypotheses. b. theories. d. principles.
Well-developed family handbooks and staff manuals:
a. Seldom need revision. b. Conform to laws and regulations and are readily available. c. Can be borrowed from another center. You probably will not need to develop them specifically for your center. d. Are not really needed. A well-run center can operate without them.