When a classroom is mainstreamed the Iraqi students may need special assistance in the areas of communication such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking (Hurley, 2003). A mainstreamed classroom that incorporates multiple languages can overcome communication barriers. One way is to use peer-to-peer learning, in this case a strong English speaking learner paired with an Iraqi student (Sears, 1998). Section 2: Critical views on Mainstream Teaching Practice in the Australian Secondary Classroom

The literature review has also gleaned that a mainstreamed teaching practice would encourage multiple lingual educators in a single classroom to create a beneficial experience for the 2nd language learners. If two educators work together successfully it may become a beneficial experience for the 2nd language learners. The 2nd language learners may feel more comfort and security by having an educator or educators that can communicate with them in his or her primary language (Hurley, 2003). In a society that stresses a well trained workforce the 2nd language learner's graduation numbers must begin to grow. Australia has had many issues deeply rooted because many of the citizens lacking the necessary communication skills to compete in a global job market (Edwards, 2007). In addition, because of the standards-based teacher education system that relies on nature of 2nd language learners with respect to a mainstreamed teaching practice.

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