Researchers cannot agree on the best program model for EAL students. Myth. Researchers agree that... ...an effective EAL program: ...classroom instruction should: values the cultural identity of the student be comprehensible to all learners has high expectations for EAL students be interactive integrates language and content connect learning to students’ lives provides ongoing PD for EAL and classroom promote cross-cultural understanding teachers develop language and literacy across the supports whole school inclusion curriculum promotes collaboration among teachers help all students achieve learning outcomes *Source: Newfoundland Labrador Education, and Realities: Best Practice for ESL Students” “Myths EAL Inclusion Statement At ISL, we recognise the need to celebrate the diversity that exists within the classroom community
Researchers cannot agree on the best program model for EAL students. Myth. Researchers agree that... ...an effective EAL program: values the cultural identity of the student has high expectations for EAL students integrates language and content provides ongoing PD for EAL and classroom teachers supports whole school inclusion promotes collaboration among teachers ...classroom instruction should: be comprehensible to all learners be interactive connect learning to students’ lives promote cross-cultural understanding develop language and literacy across the curriculum help all students achieve learning outcomes *Source: Newfoundland Labrador Education, “Myths and Realities: Best Practice for ESL Students” EAL Inclusion Statement At ISL, we recognise the need to celebrate the diversity that exists within the classroom community