Classroom+Factors

=Classroom Factors That Influence Language Acquisition = = =



= = =People are all different. We have different values, beliefs and customs. In an ESL classroom these differences are celebrated and encouraged. However, they can bring their own set of challenges as well. Here is a handout that gives information about what these challenges are and how to deal with them. Also there are some additional resources listed below that would be beneficial to some of these challenges. = = = == = = = =

=Additional Resources = = = =Click on the title to be taken to the page. = = = = [|International Students Coping With Culture Shock] = = = = Student Snapshots Around Being Able To Count On Teachers =

Michelle Smith  cynthia.smith@mnps.org

A.Z. Kelley Elementary School

615-941-7535