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Week 4 Reflection


ELL students face many difficulties when they have a hard time mastering the English language. The issues they face when young 9 year olds only become larger and harder if it isn’t taken care of until they are older. ELL students can gain the most if they are taught when they are young. Besides for improving their self-esteem and confidence it helps them navigate the world they live in. ELL students are often missing a drive and a will to succeed since they are often not motivated being that they feel like failures. As educators it is our responsibility to help them succeed and prevent them from feeling such feelings of despair and failure. Studies have shown that technology has really helped ELL students navigate their new language. Technology provides students with a variety of resources that helps them learn the English language. Resources such as audio-visuals or programs that help students practice words and their pronunciations really help ELL students.
Of course technology is only a medium. Educators must be there to help their ELL students. 

However, technology is definitely a great helper in helping ELL students learn their new language and help them gain the confidence and self-esteem that they need in order to be able to learn in a motivating setting.



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