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International students and English Language Learners (ELL) face unique challenges in the college environment, and might require additional time and resources to complete tasks native speakers take for granted. Below are suggestions on how to make the learning environment a more successful one for everyone, including international and ELL students.
Facilitating communication:
Facilitating communication:
Clarify expectations for communication such as email etiquette and offer a variety of modes such as opportunities for anonymous questions/comments or online discussion boards; be sure to emphasize office hours and encourage students to come.
Provide extra visual and oral support while presenting information such as using redundancy and paraphrasing to help understand concepts, writing key words on the board, and avoiding idioms or cliches.
Whenever possible, provide written materials either as hard-copy or through email to supplement classroom communication.
Specify and help students understand what resources are available to students, such as the Writing Center’s ELL desk or the Diversity Achievement Center.
LBCC Faculty Tip Sheet for teaching ELL and International Students
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