Journal Article Review: Supporting Language Learners

In this article, several techniques were discussed to become more effective in teaching English Language Learners. ELL's are becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States and teachers need to teach with awareness in order to provide an education that is equitable. The techniques that were discussed were: using advanced organizers, developing student's vocabulary, using visual cues, adjusting teacher talk, promoting low-anxiety classrooms, and using predictable routines. The authors of this journal also expressed the need for teachers to keep high expectations on these students because they will rise to the challenge and meet expectations.

I thought that this article was very helpful because it gave practical examples of how to help these students to get a quality education. All students have the right to learn, so it is our responsibility as teachers to ensure that students are able to engage within the classroom just like the other students. I will definitely take the information given in this article and keep it for future reference as it had excellent suggestions.