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Dual Language Learners With Disabilities
With the information from the IRIS module, imagine you are Mrs. Raymond. What
thoughts come to mind about the new school year?
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What do teachers need to know about young dual language learners with
disabilities?
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What are some unique issues related to working with families of these children?
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What strategies can teachers use to support these children?
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Offer two solutions and/or practical implications for your own classroom practice
based on what you have learned from this module.
My Thoughts:
Based on the information in this module, I think that this year will take
lots of time and patience to get through any difficulties.
What do teachers need to know about young dual language learners with
disabilities?
A dual language learner refers to children who are learning two or more languages at
the same time. This usually occurs when the primary language of where they are living
isn't their primary language. So, they may begin learning their primary language and
another language. Teachers need to know that when a child is young, it may be harder
to identify certain developmental disabilities. Teachers also need to be able to
differentiate between language barriers and actual developmental issues. To do this the
teacher would have to collect data through a screening process. The child may also
have to go through an evaluation and assessments to decide if there is a language
barrier or a disability. (
IRIS 2015
).
What are some unique issues related to working with families of these children?
Teachers should nurture the child’s primary language. If they only focus on the new
language then they may lose their ability to communicate with family and other people
from their culture. It is important to value their language. This will help them build up a
positive image and not be ashamed of their culture. Teachers should also work with the
parents. They are the main people around the student, so it’s helpful to have them a
part of the process. They know what their child needs and what skills and abilities to
have. Teachers should learn from both the student and their parents. This will help them
have a collaborative relationship to be able to do what's best to help the child. The
teacher should make them feel welcome. This helps to create a healthy learning
environment.
(IRIS 2015)
.
What strategies can teachers use to support these children?
Teachers should have a positive and judgment free learning environment. Students
need to feel comfortable and cared for by their teachers. One strategy that could be
used is instructional grouping. This refers to how the children are grouped in the
classroom. Large group instruction is the instruction of large groups of students or the
whole classroom.It is not optimal for dual language learners with disabilities. They
benefit more from small group instruction. The teacher can interact with them more on a
personal level. With individualized instruction teachers can work on the needs of their
students individually.
(IRIS 2015)
Offer two solutions and/or practical implications for your own classroom practice
based on what you have learned from this module.
Based on what I learned from this module, I would want to make my classroom as
welcoming as possible. I would make sure parents were up to date with how their
children were progressing. I’d also try to have a collaborative relationship with them, so
that the student gets the best help. Also, I would let the child know that their language
and heritage is valuable.
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