English Language Learners (ELLs) have several problems in the educational system. Here are some of the most important barriers:
Lack of Resources: Many schools do not have the resources needed to properly teach ELLs, such
as bilingual staff and culturally relevant materials.
Cultural differences can cause confusion and miscommunication between teachers and pupils.
Socioeconomic Factors: Many ELLs originate from low-income homes, which can limit their access to educational opportunities outside of school.
Language ability: ELLs may struggle with academic subjects due to their weak English ability.
Below are some recommendations that I believe can help our educational system when it comes to ELL barriers
Lack of resources
Recommendation: Increase funds for ELL programs to hire bilingual teachers and buy culturally appropriate materials.
Cultural differences.
Recommendation: Provide cultural competence training for teachers so that they can better understand and respect the cultures of their ELL students (Samuels, 2021).
Socioeconomic Factors:
Recommendation: To help low-income ELLs flourish, offer additional support services such as free tutoring and feeding programs.
Language Proficiency
Recommendation: Implement language immersion programs to help ELLs quickly learn English.
To summarize, while there are many obstacles to ELL education, there are also numerous potential answers. However, these solutions involve resources, time, and a commitment to educational justice.
Reference:
Samuels, S. (2021, June 25).
Dismantling barriers for English language learners
. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/dismantling-barriers-english-language-learners
