The number of immigrant children in American schools is quite literally growing by the day. It's estimated that children of immigrants represent 25% of the K-12 population in the United States and that number has jumped dramatically in recent years.
Use group work as a part of the lecture. Pause for a few minutes at two or three points in the lecture and ask students to discuss what they've learned amongst themselves. This will help with reinforcement and give students time to catch up and consolidate their notes. It also gives you time to assess the class, ask questions of individuals and listen to your students.
Try to get parents/partners to work together with children on homework. On a given night, one parent may be able to get results that the other can't.
Turn students into vocabulary word detectives! Change a few pictures on the word wall every day and offer prizes, like extra points or grab bag tickets, to the students who find the changes. Every day, they'll rush in to find what's changed and they'll be actively engaged with reviewing the words on a daily basis.
When faced with students having difficulty focusing, what can educators do? Here's a list of 12 surefire ways to focus your class and increase learning.