HomeWelcome to the website designed to assist faculty members, teachers and instructors teaching in diverse classrooms. The multicultural classroom is a reality in Canadian postsecondary institutions, yet some students may not be fulfilling their learning potential. ESL (English as a second language) or EAL (English as an alternate language) students face numerous challenges adjusting to the Western educational environment and culture. We understand that teachers want their students to succeed, and we have put together this site with information and resources to improve learning experiences for these students.
The purpose of this web site is to:
Feel free to browse the site and refer it to others who might be interested. Post your experiences or information that you wish to share with others to our wiki. We have created this site as a resource and it will become richer with your input. Let’s share our expertise. Gaining a Different Perspective The following activity outlines common problems faculty members encounter when working with ESL student assignments. Click on the card once to read the teacher’s concern. Click on the card again again to flip the card to read the student’s perspective of the same issue.
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