This video lists some reasons why students would say "school sucks". Imagine how students of another language would act if they felt this way about school and were totally intidmidated by the new culture they must adjust to. As ESL teachers, we need to connet with our students on different levels. Like we discussed in class, it is important that we make an effort to get to know our students inside and outside of the classroom. This allows students to be more comfortable and willing to participate in the new language and culture. It also would lessen the anxiety that the students are experiencing. It is always good to assist students in establishing relationships with classmates as well. Through social activties in the classroom, students may be able to start relationships with one another that would assist in the adjustment to the new culture or language. Once students are motivated to come to school and have a positive attitude, they will be able to adjust better and progress in the classroom.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
Some reasons why students hate school
This video lists some reasons why students would say "school sucks". Imagine how students of another language would act if they felt this way about school and were totally intidmidated by the new culture they must adjust to. As ESL teachers, we need to connet with our students on different levels. Like we discussed in class, it is important that we make an effort to get to know our students inside and outside of the classroom. This allows students to be more comfortable and willing to participate in the new language and culture. It also would lessen the anxiety that the students are experiencing. It is always good to assist students in establishing relationships with classmates as well. Through social activties in the classroom, students may be able to start relationships with one another that would assist in the adjustment to the new culture or language. Once students are motivated to come to school and have a positive attitude, they will be able to adjust better and progress in the classroom.
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This post actually made me remember an instance when I was in fifth grade. While she wasn't a ESL student, I was friends with a student that was teased because she was thought of as different. It became so bad that her mother actually pulled her out of school. On the day she left, my teacher sat us all in a circle and explained that my friend had autism and explained what it was. All of my classmates felt bad after they learned this information and actually told the teacher if they knew they wouldn't have teased my friend.
ReplyDeleteThis, I think, relates to cultural understanding in terms of ESL students. If there could be workshops for students to better understand the culture that an ESL student is from, there would be more acceptance and less bullying.
-Kaylynne