To overcome language barriers with migrant students, some New York City teachers say they have been left to their own devices, literally — using classroom computers, iPads and personal phones to translate lessons and assignments.
. All English language learners are entitled to English as a new language classes, according to state rules.
“I think there’s not true authentic learning for them, at least so far,” the East Harlem teacher said. “Sometimes I get a little stressed because I try to tell [the teacher] something and she doesn’t understand,” said the student, a 10-year-old from Venezuela who arrived in New York City in October. “I say, ‘give me the iPad,’ so I can tell her what I want to say. She laughs, and tries to tell me what she wants to tell me. Sometimes she doesn’t want to give it to me, so I learn English better. And I understand a little, sometimes.
The teacher said it’s especially challenging because there is no information available about whether the students have learning disabilities or missed years of school. She said the student, who may also have learning or developmental disabilities, has seemed frustrated. “And that began to manifest in a really negative way,” she said. “Specifically he’s been pushing other kids to get attention. He took off his clothes one day.” She said the assistant teacher tries to speak to him in Italian “but that’s adding a third language,” which may just be adding to the confusion.
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