YOED 6020

This is the second graduate course I have taken and have already been filled with such great knowledge on teaching second language learners. The new strategies and methods all seem so useful in their own way and can not wait to be able to implement them in my instruction. A few of the methods that really would work for my students are the CALLA, SIOP, Choral Reading, Cloze Procedure, and creating an informational brochure. They all offer great strategies and some offer assessments.
For the new teacher or student embarking on the challenging but rewarding journey to teaching ESL students I offer you advice. The main thing is try not to be the "Super Teacher" who wants to implement everything into everything your ESL students do. Not only will you overwhelm yourself but your students will feel the same. It so easy to get excited and want to use all the knowledge you are learning but stop and remain calm. Embrace the experience of working with this special group of students (second languae learners). You will not only teach but you too will become a learner and find you abilities in teaching to another level you have never known before.
The information I have learned in YOED 6020 will be used as a resource for future classes and for my personal use in my instruction and planning. There is so much information that it would be impossible to remember therefore I plan on keeping a portfolio of my work. I have several already but not a teaching ESL one. I truly find what I have learned in this class useful and can not wait to use the strategies and methods in my class.
Gracias Dr. Craig