Promoting ESOL Learning Through Educational Displays

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The essay will help in understanding the role of educational displays as an ultimate way of setting the environment to promote the desired learning outcomes among students who are learning English as their second language (ESOL). Riddell (2003) stated that it is nearly impossible for educators to create the perfect learning environment. Many learning environments have been created to respond to the stipulated learning theories. According to Robbinson & Molina (2002), the theories mainly base their arguments on physiological and sociological factors which are found in the immediate environment. Learning environments are therefore understood as pedagogical philosophy, curriculum design and social climate. Generally, learning is the actual acquisition …show more content…

These mental processes include thinking, memory, knowing and problem solving unlike in behaviourism theory which bases its judgment on the degree of learning on the changes in behaviour. In cognitivism theory, one focuses on the study of the mental process and can make use of the gathered information to tell if learning has occurred. This theory perceives the mind as a black box which needs to be opened so that it can be explored (Ertmer & Timothy, 1993). It believes that the mind receives information, processes it and then produces some kind of response which can either be stored in the mind or be exhibited through behaviour. Generally, knowledge can be viewed as schema where mental constructions are organised in the mind. It is made possible when the learner is actively involved in the learning process and the actions exhibited afterwards are a result of thought which have been stimulated by the information which has been given to the individual. When designing a learning environment to fit this kind of theory, I will be able to encourage curiosity, provide inquiry oriented theme topics and present knowledge in a staged scaffolding. This theory provides knowledge as absolute and …show more content…

They like to learn in an interactive way, where they can visualise materials during the lesson, and enjoy a kinaesthetic approach to learning. Inclusive learning addresses different aspects in teaching which are helpful in ESOL learning and teaching environment. They are described as attitudes, approaches and techniques to evaluate student’s performance and promote effective learning environment. To achieve aims and objectives of the learning process, initial and formative assessments are conducted through group work. Quizzes, questionnaires, worksheets and handouts are given to students to practice them in the class according to the topics. As an ESOL teacher, adopting inclusive learning approach is at times becomes crucial, because students learning experience varies prior learning. They have different levels of assimilation due to the nature of diversity in groups. I plan my teaching to ensure that teaching style should meet students need and they learn effectively. Knowing the needs of my students through assessments and ILPs help me to plan my lessons accordingly.
Methods in teaching and learning process can include ice breakers, brainstorming, differentiations, reflectors and flexible

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