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Creating a Supportive Environment for English Learners
Faculty member receives close to $3 million grant from U.S. Department of Education to train teachers.
Learning a new language like English can be tough. It’s even more difficult for students new to the U.S., many of whom had to leave their home countries under traumatic conditions.
“The biggest challenge for these students is that they are overwhelmed,” said Dr. Andrea Hellman, associate professor of linguistics/TESOL at Missouri State University. “We think it’s just a language learning issue for them, but it’s not. It’s a complete adjustment.”
In addition, these students sometimes face living and learning in an environment that’s not supportive and welcoming. This adds to the trauma they’ve experienced.
“We can help them by creating an environment where they can begin to heal, recover and try to catch up,” Hellman said.
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Creating a Supportive Environment for English Learners
Learning a new language like English can be tough. It’s even more difficult for students new to the U.S., many of whom had to leave their home countries under traumatic conditions.