ESOL

English for Speakers of Other Languages

Bucknell boasts a student and faculty population that would remind one of the United Nations. Countries represented in our school include: Afganistan, Bolivia, Columbia, Chile, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Liberia, Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Turkey, United States, Vietnam, and the Virgin Islands. Obviously one can appreciate the indispensilbity of our two ESOL teachers.


Ms. Wiggs working with her students


Time for independent work!

The Instructional Program offers

ncourgement:

 Encourages participation of students and their families within the school community.

upport:

 Creates a supportive learning environment. Builds connections between ESOL and school-wide instructional programs.

pportunities:

 Values and builds upon students' academic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Fosters understanding and appreciation of diverse populations within the school community.

earning:

 Assists students in reaching their full academic potential.

How is this accomplished at Bucknell?

Supporting academics

The ESOL teachers are integral members of the reading team. Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Wiggs work with ESOL students during their regular Language Arts periods.

In addition, the ESOL teachers have a classroom inclusion program. Being available in the classroom, teacher instruction is supported and the students get the individual help needed to achieve academic success. The ESOL teacher can provide helpful ideas to classroom teachers, as well, on how to modify lessons and provide appropriate testing for these students.

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