{"id":5107,"date":"2020-06-26T19:49:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T19:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costaricatefl.com\/?p=5107"},"modified":"2020-06-26T19:49:02","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T19:49:02","slug":"a-new-perspective-in-the-esl-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/costaricatefl.com\/blog\/a-new-perspective-in-the-esl-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Perspective in the ESL Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Change. This is a word we have become very familiar with in the past few months and particularly within the past few weeks. Injustice has been brought to the forefront of our society, and as educators, we have a wonderful opportunity to open the minds and hearts of our students and educate them on the reality of race, injustice, and inequality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teachers have the power to eradicate ignorance and empower their students to seek the truth. Change begins in the classroom, so let\u2019s educate ourselves and our students. We must embrace topics that make us uncomfortable and the learning opportunities they present.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many things we can do within our own classrooms to take charge of the learning environment. We can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a safe, loving, and respectful space to learn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be open with our students about our own experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitate conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage our students to share their stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change our materials, texts, and language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome the topic of race<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are a few activities you can include in your classroom to help educate students and influence them to understand and respect each other.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n