ENGLISH ZONE

Many pupils considered English as one of the difficult subject they will encounter in their entire school life, getting boredom with the different parts of speech, figures of speech, spellings and even comprehension. With these perception, some of these pupils end up with poor performance in oral and written communication. Amidst with the K to…


Many pupils considered English as one of the difficult subject they will encounter in their entire school life, getting boredom with the different parts of speech, figures of speech, spellings and even comprehension. With these perception, some of these pupils end up with poor performance in oral and written communication.

Amidst with the K to 12 Curriculum is recognizing and familiarizing of the Mother Tongue based teaching, where in the local dialect will be used and utilized.

But what about introducing the universal language known as English, what about being globally competitive learners when it comes in communication? Since we are on the mother tongue based teaching, English now is taken for granted.

Imagine young generation who tend and try to speak in Universal language but it ends in Carabao English. What about their case when it comes in Spelling and Comprehension?

Here are some tips that will definitely help teachers and his learners to learn more about the second language and bringing fun in the classroom at the same time.  And probably, these will serve as keys toward having a great performance once they follow these simple tips.

1..First, Knowing your learners background and educational experience, whether they are exposed in reading materials or not.

2.Being aware of their social and emotional needs like understanding more on their families and their needs because it may serve as hindrances in learning processes.

3. Increasing your understanding on first and second language acquisition since we are not a native speaker of English, we need a rigid understanding and study about the second language.

4. Exposure of the Student need to SWRL every day in every class as in having English Zone.

The domains of language acquisition,Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listeningneed to be equally exercised across content areas daily. Assuring that students are using all domains of language acquisition to support their English language development is essential.

5. Increasing your understanding of English language proficiency to be fully equipped with this language and to be knowledgeable about the different approaches he will present.

6. Knowing the language of your content as in reviewing the vocabulary and checking ELs to assure the words and its semantics.

7. Understand language assessments

Language proficiency assessments in your district may vary. Find out when and how a student’s English language proficiency is assessed and the results of those assessments. Using the results of formal and informal assessments can provide a wealth of information to aid in planning lessons that support language acquisition and content knowledge simultaneously.

8. Using authentic visuals and manipulatives.

9. Strategies that match language proficiency

Knowing the level of English language proficiency at which your students are functioning academically is vital in order to be able to scaffold appropriately. Not all strategies are appropriate for all levels of language learners. Knowing which scaffolds are most appropriate takes time but will support language learning more effectively.

10. Collaborate to celebrate

Seek support from other teachers who may teach ELs. Other educators, novice and veteran, may have suggestions and resources that support English language development and content concepts. Creating and sustaining professional learning communities that support ELs are vital for student success.

            Once the teachers focus and give emphasis with these simple tips. English class will be no boredom at all instead Learning English is really fun and we can be able to produce globally competitive learners.

By: Ma. Rachelle A. Radaza | T -I | Pilar Elementary School