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A resource that can help you communicate more effectively with your English Learners and their families.
There are many reasons why English Learners might remain silent during class discussions. Teachers can consider these four ideas as they work to welcome all students to speak up!
When a new student who speaks little English joins your classroom, it can create stress for everyone. However, the opportunity can be exciting and enriching when the teacher leverages the right tools and resources.
Not knowing what all the acronyms mean when you read articles about teaching English learners can make you feel like you don’t belong in the conversation. But…you DO! Keep reading for explanations you can use right away.
A review of the one resource every teacher of English Learners needs to own, providing an overview of language acquisition theory and detailed ideas for teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the PK-12 classroom.
Recognizing the difference between playground language and academic language helps teachers know that English Learners are not lazy!
Dear Dr. Mooney, I don’t think I need to worry about teaching English Learners. I only speak English, and a teacher needs to be able to speak his or her students’ native languages in order to teach them well, right? Won’t there be b...
As an assistant professor of bilingual education and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), I am often asked questions about working with English Learners (ELs). Pre-service educators ask questions like… “Dr. Mooney, will I ...