Best Practices in Teaching English Language Learners

Teachers face many challenges, including that of educating English language learner (ELL) students. These students are often placed in regular classrooms and create extra demands on the classroom teacher. Many strategies can be employed with ELLs that relate to best teaching practices. Potential trouble areas are discussed, as are the strategies that classroom teachers may use in educating ELLs. When teachers use these best practices with their students, student achievement is increased and better academic results are obtained. Case study examples garnered from the writer's own teaching experiences serve as illustrations throughout this article.