ESL 546 Topic 1 DQ 3
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ESL 546 Topic 1 DQ 3
Discuss the demographic and home language composition of the PK-12 ELL population in Arizona. How does this affect instruction in general education classes in Arizona? How
might awareness of the demographic and home language composition of the ELL population in not only your state, but in the school district or school in which you teach, help you in your future professional practice?
In 2020, more than 75,000 English Language Learners (ELLs) were enrolled in Arizona
schools (Arizona Latino Students and English Learners Fast Facts 2020, 2021). Arizona has the 6
th
largest Latino population, with 47% of K-12 students having at least one foreign-born parent (Arizona Latino Students and English Learners Fast Facts 2020, 2021). Of the students who receive ELL services in grades PK-12, 16% are pre-emergent/emergent, 29% are basic, 45% intermediate, and 9% proficient (Arizona Department of Education, 2022). In Arizona, school districts must use the Structured English Immersion (SEI) model to teach ELL students English (Arizona English Language Learner Program, 2011). SEI requires students to receive four hours of English language development per day in an SEI classroom setting with other ELL students (Arizona English Language Learner Program, 2011). In addition,
special education teachers must provide differentiated instruction, such as visual phonics and cognates in students’ home language. Differentiated instruction removes barriers and allows ELLs to access the general curriculum, which increases comprehension of the material learned and builds critical spoken and written language skills (English Language Teaching, n.d.). By knowing the demographic and home language composition of the ELL population in their school and classroom, teachers are more prepared to help ELLs achieve success inside and outside the classroom. In addition, teachers must communicate with the families of ELLs to build
strong teacher-student-parent relationships, so students feel supported in the school and at home. Therefore, having knowledge of the demographic and home language composition of the ELL population in my school will better prepare me for my future professional practice as a special education teacher.
Arizona Department of Education. (2022). Archived EL Demographics. https://www.azed.gov/oelas/archived-eldemographics
Arizona English Language Learner Program. (2011). State of Arizona Office of the Auditor General. https://www.azauditor.gov/sites/default/files/ELL_Highlights.pdf
Arizona Latino Students & English Learners Fast Facts 2020. (2021). UnidosUS. https://www.unidosus.org/publications/2028-arizona-latino-students-english-learners-fast-facts-
2020/
English Language Teaching. (n.d.). Grand Canyon University. https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-
resources/studentsuccess-center/v3.1/#/media-element/COE/955F6634-AE46-E911-BCC7-
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