ELL Reflection
Performing this ELL case study was a humbling experience. I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to make a difference in someone’s life. This was no small difference this was a tremendous difference that will impact Chana’s life for years to come. Aside from helping Chana I gained a tremendous amount from this experience too. Upon entering the class Chana was struggling with basic skills she seemed to have labeled herself and therefore displayed little class participation. Her comprehension and fluency skills were close to nil and she was a social outcast due to her lack of self-esteem. With the modifications we set up for Chana as well as the various methods and techniques we explored with her. Chana has made great strides in these areas. She can now participate in class and is no longer the social outcast she used to be. I have learnt to tap into ELL students as real people that are struggling as opposed to students that need to sharpen their literacy skill...