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A Phonics Patchwork Kindergarten-Grade 2This article follows a new teacher's discoveries of how to teach phonics in a fun and exciting way. Utilizing many different sources, she divided the consonants into 'good guys' and 'bad guys,' taught vowel sounds through chants and songs, as well as sight... -
An Action Plan for Teaching Young English Language Learners Kindergarten-Grade 4Lambert provides practical tips on helping a young child learn English in a early elementary multigrade classroom. Section headings include: preparing for the ELL's arrival, assigning a peer mentor, resources, categorizing ESL strategies, introducing the ELL... -
Creating Successful Strategies for ESL Instruction Grade 9-LifelongThis article offers "ideas to aid teachers of English as a Second Language in crafting the strategies that will ensure success in a variety of situations. Its recommendations are based on personal experiences and the observations of many individuals in... -
Cultural and Linguistic Impact on ESL Assessment Grade 1-LifelongSalazar prompts thinking about three important components in the process of learning to speak English, or any second language: background knowledge, and the cultural and linguistic context of each English language learner. Standards and assessments for ELL... -
Do Non-Native Speakers Make Good ESL Teachers? Tertiary-LifelongKim discusses the advantages and disadvantages of non-native English-speaking teachers, drawing on her experience as both a teacher and director of English Second Language programs in Korea and the USA. While native speakers may be better language models,... -
Embracing Language Minority Students Kindergarten-Grade 12Instead of retaining students for one or two years until their language skills are proficient, or tossing them into the classroom in a 'sink or swim' situation, Norka Blackman-Richards presents a strong case for structured inclusion of non-native speakers... -
English Language Learners in the Classroom - A Call for Accountability, A Promise of Classroom Enrichment Kindergarten-Grade 12Explore why and how Adventist schools can help students with limited English proficiency (LEP) succeed. This article considers multicultural dynamics in the classroom, tips online for English language learners (ELL), program models, and reasons to help every... -
Helping Struggling Readers and Students With Limited English Proficiency Kindergarten-Grade 3This article examines reading expectations for students, particularly in kindergarten through grade 3, as well as strategies that regular classroom teachers can use to identify and assist struggling readers. Many teachers know what reading materials and strategies... -
Idioms with Repetition Grade 6-Grade 12Idioms are an important part of the English language. This lesson plan will help you introduce and develop the use of idioms with repetition for high school ESL students. The teacher can adapt for use with any kind of idiom. -
Integrating English Language Skills in the ESL Classroom Grade 8-TertiaryHow an English as Second Language teacher integrated the skills students learned and bridged the gap between theory and application. Activities that integrate the skills developed in reading, conversation, grammar, and writing are discussed. -
Integrating Faith and Learning in Teaching ESL - Possibilities in Grammar Classes Grade 9-LifelongThe author illustrates how integration of faith and learning is possible in an English as a Second Language (ESL) Grammar class and proposes that first language acquisition and universal grammar testify to the existence of a Creator God. This paper was... -
JAE Editorial: English Language Learners in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-LifelongThis issue focuses on policy trends, programs, processes, recommended classroom and assessment practices for elementary, secondary and post-secondary ELL (English language learners) in culturally and linguistically diverse Adventist schools. This edition... -
Language and Faith - Teaching Languages in Faith-Based Colleges and Universities Grade 11-LifelongAndreasen discusses key issues relating to language and faith. Christians should care more about the people than their language. Common reasons given for learning languages are evaluated, including to succeed in business, to influence or control others, to... -
Learning styles and gender as related to achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist Boarding Schools, Indonesia Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated linkages between the learning styles and gender and achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist boarding schools, Indonesia. In doing so, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding of the students’... -
Making International Students Feel at Home on Your Campus Tertiary-LifelongInternational students can greatly enrich a school's student body. Topics discussed in this article are the benefits of diversity, government regulations, Andrews University services for international students, adapting to life in a new country, and impacting... -
Scripture and Language Learning Tertiary-LifelongWahlen shares how she incorporates the Bible into English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at Union College. Practical tips on faith integration using God's Word, including a sample lesson plan, make this a valuable article for English teachers. -
Student Missionaries and English Language Learners Tertiary-LifelongCampbell interviews three student missionaries who taught English language learners. She concludes: "we must give careful consideration to their [student missionary] training and orientation... let's make sure they have access to resources that will make... -
Teaching academic writing to graduate English as Second Language students: the effects of instruction on student academic writing at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS), Philippines Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to determine, through action research, the effects of instruction on graduate English Second Language (ESL) student academic writing at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS). Models and... -
Teaching Adult Learners of ESL Tertiary-LifelongThe authors, experienced ESL faculty, share why adults want to learn English, what adult learners are like, which methods and instructional strategies to consider. -
Teaching English as a Second Language: A Challenge and a Privilege Tertiary-LifelongTeaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to college level students goes beyond the academic training and expertise. This article shares that effective ESL teachers have learned to motivate and inspire, encourage frustrated students, minister to students... -
Teaching English as a Second Language: Dilemmas and Solutions Kindergarten-LifelongAdventist education is ill-prepared to meet the challenge of multilingualism. In 1980, more than 10% of Americans (23 million persons) speak a language other than English at home. Teachers in mainstream classrooms can help students with limited English proficiency.... -
Travelers All: Teaching English in a Multicultural World Kindergarten-LifelongGilian Gorle discusses the challenges that face English teachers in modern society. One major issue is the variety found within the English language and speakers of English. Writing assignments that allow students to showcase their various cultures is one...