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As part of my role as a Multilingual Learner (ML) teacher, I recently entered an ELA classroom to provide push-in support to students during a poetry lesson. My purpose was not to observe instruction, but to assist multilingual learners in accessing the content and participating meaningfully in the lesson. The objective of the class wasContinue reading “Empathy in Action: Supporting Access in Inclusive Classrooms”

By: Ms. Mirla Rodriguez Learning a second language is a challenge that many of us have experienced—sometimes voluntarily, because of the profession we chose. In my case, I wanted to become an ESL teacher. I learned English with passion and love. However, many of our Multilingual Learners (MLs) must learn it out of necessity, notContinue reading “The Importance of Differentiated Instruction for Multilingual Learners”

Switching from one teaching approach to another in the realm of English as a Second Language (ESL) requires discernment and a thorough analysis of the existing approach. As an ESL teacher, the concern is palpable when schools or districts decide to change their methodologies, akin to swapping seats mid-journey. This transition can be particularly challengingContinue reading “Navigating Transitions in ESL Teaching Approaches”