English Language Learner Education provides many benefits for the students who participate in it. Four skills which can be develop while participating in ELL education are: Language Development, Communication Clarity, Social Interaction, and Cultural Identity. A well prepared ELL education program can help students develop these four skills, provided that the program is established on a secure, strong, solid foundation which can support the required framework needed to achieve success in learning the English language. With these four skills students can create a foundation of their own, upon which they can build their future, as active members of the community.
Language Development
Language is the central aspect of ELL education. Students should begin developing their language skills by growing their vocabulary. They should also learn the correct spelling, use, and function of the vocabulary they learn as part of their language development.
Communication Clarity
The ability to communicate thoughts and ideas with clarity provides students the skills needed to be creative in the English language. Students can show this creativity through their reading, writing, talking, and speaking.
Social Interaction
With language development and communication clarity, the student can begin social interaction with classmates. These classmates then can become good friends who provide support for the student in and out of the classroom.
Cultural Identity
Through social interaction with others, students begin to develop their own cultural identity. They will search for those who share and respect their values. Students will develop a clearer understanding of their own heritage and ancestry.
Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
