In Canada, the impact of immigration on schools is huge, and the diversity in our classrooms is clearly perceived as soon as we enter our classrooms.
According to the BC Ministry of Education website*, the total number of English Language Learners in 2013 in BC only was 64.810 which correspond to over 10% of the student population (excluding non-residents).
The fact is that any teacher is going to have students in their class who are learning English at the same time as the curriculum.
Understanding the needs of English Language Learners (ELL) goes beyond immigrants and international students who come into Canada for academic purposes. Teachers should also take into consideration those students who are born here, but are not yet familiarized with standard English, as they may use a first language other than English at home.
* Student Statistics - Public and Independent Schools Combined 2013. British Columbia Ministry of Education. Province of BC, Jan. 2014. Web. 22 June 2014. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/student_stats/prov.pdf
According to the BC Ministry of Education website*, the total number of English Language Learners in 2013 in BC only was 64.810 which correspond to over 10% of the student population (excluding non-residents).
The fact is that any teacher is going to have students in their class who are learning English at the same time as the curriculum.
Understanding the needs of English Language Learners (ELL) goes beyond immigrants and international students who come into Canada for academic purposes. Teachers should also take into consideration those students who are born here, but are not yet familiarized with standard English, as they may use a first language other than English at home.
* Student Statistics - Public and Independent Schools Combined 2013. British Columbia Ministry of Education. Province of BC, Jan. 2014. Web. 22 June 2014. http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/student_stats/prov.pdf