Hello Everyone,

 

My name is Claudia Duran and I've been working with Neighborhood Centers
Inc. The BRIDGE/EL PUENTE as a Civics Teacher for 3 years. Our center is
located in the Gulfton community in the Napoleon Square Apartments. This
program has offered a variety of adult and family activities to a
population composed primarily of new immigrants to our country. These
families express a desire for opportunities that can offer hope for a
life that would not be possible in their countries of origin.

 

I work with a multilevel group in which I teach literacy basics (guided
reading, sight words, listening and writing skills, manipulative etc.)
Another component is computer skills where we teach the students basic
skills (vocabulary words, online programs for listening/pronunciation
skills etc). Then we have the civics in which we incorporate speakers to
help students become aware of what is going on financial literacy,
health literacy, and immigration. 

 

I've enjoyed all the workshops/trainings that Heide has done. The
technique that I enjoyed the most is the think, pair, share and the
colored coded cards.

 

 

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From: englishlanguage-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:englishlanguage-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Gail Wade
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 4:04 PM
To: englishlanguage at nifl.gov
Subject: [EnglishLanguage 2393] Reading and Adult English Language
Learners

 

Hello Everyone,

 

My name is Gail Wade and I am a ESOL Instructor in Houston Texas. I am
currently employed by Houston Community College, teaching English at
Sutton Elementary which is a Even Start sight. 

 

It's been exciting for me to participate in the Reading Workshop. The
greatest challenge I face when teaching reading depends on the students
level, and the students literacy level in their native language. 

 

Background knowledge of the subject also plays a large role. The most
exposure the students have to eveyday life, ie school, restaurants, work
enviornments, older children who are learning English, the more they are
able to understand when different concepts are presented. 

 

One of the techniques that I've found works best is telling the story in
pictures first, and testing understanding with color coded cards.

 

Gail Wade

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