ELL Module: Learning Students' Names
In this learning module, you will:
- learn why it is important to get students' names right
- learn how to ensure names are said and written correctly
- discover classroom strategies and resources
Professional Learning Options
There are many ways you can use this module for your own learning or to support your colleagues' professional learning, including PD credit and materials. Please see more detailed information in the Professional Learning section below.
What You'll Find in This Section
Lesson #1: Learn to say students' names
Getting students' names right is a critical first step in getting to know your students and establishing a positive relationship with families. Learn more about why it matters and how to get students' names right.
Lesson #2: Spell names correctly
It is just as important write students' names correctly as it is to say students' names correctly. Learn about the impacts of misspelling students' names and what steps you can take to ensure that students' names are written correctly.
Lesson #3: Help students correct mispronunciations
Teaching students how to politely correct others when they get their name wrong provides them with a lifelong skill. Learn how to do so from these ideas.
Lesson #4: Celebrate students' names
There are lots of ways you can celebrate students' names in your classroom. Here are some ideas to help you get started! This topic is part of the Learning Students' Names professional learning module from Colorín Colorado.
This quiz is part of the Learning Students' Names professional learning module from Colorín Colorado. A downloadable certificate for 1 hour of professional learning is available after completing this quiz.