PRESENTED BY:HIJAB ZAIDI

Linguistic Diversity

Linguistic Diversity

Linguistic diversity is simply a way of representing the amount of living languages operating in the world today.

Linguistic Diversity

14% of the total U.S. population speak a language other than English at home. Most of them speak Spanish.

English Language Learners

English language learners are typically taught in one of four types of programs. They are as follows: English Immersion Transitional Bilingual Education Paired Bilingual Education Two-way Bilingual Education

Teaching ELLEnglish Immersion: Structured English immersionIn this method, students are taught entirely or primarily in English.

Transitional Education

Transitional Education:Students are initially taught reading in their native language and then later on transitioned to English Language in higher grades.

Cont….

Paired Bilingual Education:In paired bilingual models, children are taught reading or other subjects in both their native language and in English, usually at different times of the day. Two-way Bilingual Education:Students (LEP) are taught English and other language , for example, Spanish. Students with English proficiency are expected to learn Spanish while those with strong grip on Spanish are expected to learn English

Teaching English as Second Language

Speak clearly, naturally Get to know the students teacher may use diagram and charts using records and video tapes Read written directions out loud Allow time for translation

Importance of Individual Differences

Two liters of hydrogen that are treated identically respond identically, but any two human beings, even identical twins, may respond quite differently to the same stimulus. This is because people differ from one another not only in appearance (that is, physically) but also in their behavior (that is, psychologically).

Embracing Diversity Meeting each student’s needs individually and successfully differentiate between equality and fairness Examine how learners differ Consider the different ways in which teachers can take account these differences

Respecting Diversity

Key is to regard each person as a unique individual

Every individual adopts beliefs and forms patterns of behavior based on culture, life experiences, spirituality and religion

Beliefs may change based on new exposures and experiences

Must be aware of the needs of each individual in order to provide care