Although there were many parts of this chapter that teachers should be aware of about English Language Learners, one of the most important was the section about mental fatigue. Students will become mentally tired by being in classes where they do not understand the language. Trying to learn the language and the material will wear down even the strongest students.
This is important to me because I went to school in a semi-private high school that had 16 different countries represented. I know that the kids are just other kids trying to fit in, but not understanding conversation speed English makes it really hard for them to follow along. I will always have a spot in my teaching heart for the Language Learners and try to make their experience the best I can.
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