ESOL Philosophy

ESOL Philosophy

During my time in college I have worked in many schools and met a variety of different students. Classrooms are becoming more diverse with each new school year and teachers are now teaching students from countries they know little about. The ESOL program has been a transition for students who have a difficult time assimilating into the school system. English learners can use ESOL classrooms as a place where they can learn with students who may have the same struggles and goals. These students can take what they learn from their ESOL teacher and use their newly gained skills and knowledge in the classroom and in life.


Teaching students about technology is vital in the world we live in today. I would like to incorporate things such as touch screen devices and other advanced technological items into my classroom for students to use. I would like to think that I could use iPads in centers or allow students to use them to look up words on the dictionary app. Even if these items only get used during recreational time, then at least the students in my class will know how to use technology to their advantage.


I look forward to starting my ESOL lab because I am ready to work with the children. I have gone to observe an ESOL classroom, but I have never worked in one. I think it will be good for me to work with ESL students one on one. I hope I can be a good role model and show them that learning is fun.

Performance Definitions

Performance Definitions

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Today I started my ESOL block. My teacher is Ms. Schumack and she has been teaching for three years. She has two third, two second, and two kindergarden classes that she teaches throughout the school day. Ms. Schumake pushes-in for her kindergarden and third grade math classes. She took Kathryn and I to her first push-in class where they were learning about pictographs. Ms. Schumack assisted Ms. Merritt's while she taught her math lesson. During the pull-out classes Ms. Schumack works with the classroom teacher to increase the students language skills outside the classroom. The second and third grade pull-out classes are working on the writing process. The small class size makes it easy to get to know each student and the student enjoy what they are learning.