As a teacher, you will meet and work with ELs who have unique academic, social, and emotional needs based on their prior experiences. It will benefit you to take the time to learn about these students’ experiences and backgrounds to better instruct them and make them feel welcomed.
PreparationResearch the following EL populations:
Students with interrupted formal education (SIFEs) Long-term English learners (LTELs)
Recently arrived English learners (RAELs) Refugees Migrants
Immigrants
Native Americans Consider exploring the Special Populations: English Language Learners page on the Colorín Colorado website.
Assignment DeliverableCreate an infographic that differentiates the following populations from each other:
SIFEs LTELs
RAELs
Address the following in your infographic:
Definitions of SIFEs, LTELs, and RAELs
An explanation of how refugee, migrant, immigrant, or Native American students may pertain as subgroups (SIFEs, LTELs, and RAELs)
Brief statements or words describing factors that influence English language acquisition for learners from these special populations (e.g., family support, previous schooling)
Tips on how you can create a safe and inclusive environment for these special populations (Think about how you will make these learners feel valued and value each other.)
District and community resources available in your area for these students and their families/caregivers
Consider creating your infographic using Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, or another infographic application as approved by your faculty member. Cite sources and images used in your infographic.
Format citations and references according to APA guidelines.
Submit your infographic.
As a teacher, you will meet and work with ELs who have unique academic, social,
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