A differentiated classroom approach for diverse ESL readers
Most English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom can be characterized by multifarious factors, which in turn easily define the ESL classroom as the epitome of diversity. This "differentness" of learners poses a great challenge to teachers in providing appropriate instruction...
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2010
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| description | Most English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom can be characterized
by multifarious factors, which in turn easily define the ESL classroom as the
epitome of diversity. This "differentness" of learners poses a great challenge
to teachers in providing appropriate instruction in the language skills, such
as in the teaching of reading. Reading is a complex skill, which involves the
interaction of various factors associated with the reader and the text. Although
most ESL readers are literate in their native language, reading in a second
language requires specific skills and strategies. In what ways can the teacher
assist ESL readers of differing reading abilities to improve their reading skills?
How can the teacher manage a class of readers of differing reading abilities?
This article discusses an approach which attempts to address the needs of
diverse readers. In a differentiated classroom approach, various strategies and
activitied task are organized to assist teachers in addressing the differentness
of learners in the reading classroom.
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:35282012-04-03T04:39:50Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/3528/ A differentiated classroom approach for diverse ESL readers Nooreiny Maarof , Hamidah Yamat , Most English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom can be characterized by multifarious factors, which in turn easily define the ESL classroom as the epitome of diversity. This "differentness" of learners poses a great challenge to teachers in providing appropriate instruction in the language skills, such as in the teaching of reading. Reading is a complex skill, which involves the interaction of various factors associated with the reader and the text. Although most ESL readers are literate in their native language, reading in a second language requires specific skills and strategies. In what ways can the teacher assist ESL readers of differing reading abilities to improve their reading skills? How can the teacher manage a class of readers of differing reading abilities? This article discusses an approach which attempts to address the needs of diverse readers. In a differentiated classroom approach, various strategies and activitied task are organized to assist teachers in addressing the differentness of learners in the reading classroom. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2010-12 Article PeerReviewed Nooreiny Maarof , and Hamidah Yamat , (2010) A differentiated classroom approach for diverse ESL readers. International Journal of Learner Diversity , 2 (1). pp. 75-86. ISSN 2180-1630 http://www.ukm.my/fpendidikan |
| spellingShingle | Nooreiny Maarof , Hamidah Yamat , A differentiated classroom approach for diverse ESL readers |
| title | A differentiated classroom approach for diverse ESL readers
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| title_short | A differentiated classroom approach for diverse ESL readers
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| title_sort | a differentiated classroom approach for diverse esl readers |
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