We all have blind spots that prevent us from acknowledging those areas that need developed. This is a persistent challenge in the educational world among teachers and students in an environment that nurtures possibilities, but is limited by blind spots. Specifically, these blind spots are in our grammar, syntax, parts of speech, and use of slang. These can confuse ESL students, but with sensitivity to the direct needs of ESL students, the teacher can better assist the language skill development process. I recently read a blog that shares useful things for ESL teachers to find these blind spots within their culture through reflection and practice to more effectively grow ESL students especially LEP learners. To assist ESL teachers to foster an environment that is conducive to ESL students and LEP leaners is to generate curiosity. Magrath (2019) suggests: Peer Interactions, posting of broad questions, ask open ended questions that require thought, encourage self-reliant, involvement of cross disciplines, and the use of current technology to foster the development of language skills.
Through best practices and empowering learners, the ESL teacher can motivate ESL students and LEP leaner toward growth and mastery with the use of positivity, effective vision, and support systems. Additionally, creating an environment filled with imagery and "interesting things to talk about" will foster a language rich environment.
Images Source:
Blog Source:
Pixabay. (n.d.). Free Image on Pixabay - Blindfolded, Blind, Hair, Girl. Retrieved May 25, 2019,
from https://pixabay.com/photos/blindfolded-blind-hair-girl-woman-1732522/
Blog Source:
Magrath, D. (2019, May 23). Useful hints for ESL teachers: Part 2. Retrieved May 24, 2019,
from http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/useful-hints-for-esl-teachers-part-
2/education
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