Scenario Response 7

The checklist I have developed includes what I have learned thus far to be the most important elements that make up a healthy learning environment for ELL's.

1. How is the atmosphere of the clasasroom? Is the class a friendly place where everyone feels included?
2. Are there tools to help with English, like pictures and practice?
3. What about different tools? Are there out-of-the-box or unique learning tools like personalized pictures and/or hands-on stuff to help ELL's learn?
4. Is the teacher respectful of different cultures in the class? How do they show it?
5. Are the lesson goals clear and easy for ELL's to understand?
6. How are the students assessed to see if they understand? Does he differientate these assessments?
7. Does the teacher use fun and interactive teaching methods?
8. Does the teacher change things up to help different students?
9. Does the teacher give high-fives, positive feedback, and/or other types of praise to ELL's for trying?
10. Does the teacher try new things and learn from how they go? How much do they put themselves out there while expecting the same of their students?