VBlog #1
Hello everyone! My name is Essien Cooper, I am currently completing my last semester of student teaching. I will be receiving my bachlerors degree in Human Development and Family Science and a minor in Marketing from the University of Houston this Fall. My placement has given me the opportunity to work directly with English Language Learners (ELLs), which has been both rewarding and eye-opening. I see firsthand the challenges ELL students face, such as navigating vocabulary, grammar, and cultural differences while still trying to keep up with the general curriculum. At the same time, I also witness their resilience and creativity in finding ways to communicate and connect. These daily interactions have deepened my appreciation for the role patience, encouragement, and differentiated instruction play in helping all students succeed. In Chapter 1, Wright states, “ELLs do not need intervention. They need instruction” (Wright, 2019, p. 18). I’ve found that my bilingual students...