So you’re suddenly a distance learning educator? Don’t worry, many teachers around the country are in the same situation. Dr. Mooney offers a few suggestions for implementing your professional teaching knowledge both with and without technology.
The unexpected closure of schools has left many people with feelings of grief and uncertainty about how to continue teaching. Dr. Mooney offers some advice and resources for moving forward.
Engaging students in online content is sometimes not as easy as it sounds. Edpuzzle.com is a free resource that provides a way for teachers to tailor videos and comprehension checks to meet the varied needs of their English learners.
Listening activities can be included in your lessons regardless of the content area or grade level. Dr. Mooney provides several suggestions for how you can help your ELs develop their listening skills without even realizing their doing it!
Listen up! Creating listening-focused lessons and integrating listening skills throughout other lessons provides students opportunities to develop these important skills.
Whaddaya think? Is listening to English difficult? The answer is as obvious as the nose on your face, but this week, Dr. Mooney provides several concrete examples to explain the challenges English learners face while listening to English in your clas...
In the final installment of this two-part interview, Dr. Krashen shared with Dr. Mooney how language acquisition became important in his life, as well as his response to some of the most common critiques of his theories.
Dr. Mooney recently had the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one chat with second language acquisition theorist, Dr. Stephen Krashen. Read what he had to say about teaching reading today and learn what instrument he loves to play.
Figuring out how to group students for reading instruction can be challenging when they have so many different needs. Dr. Mooney provides some suggestions for a teacher who recently asked about this topic. You’re invited to share your ideas in a ne...
English learners may struggle with reading for a variety of reasons. It is often difficult for teachers of older students to find texts that appeal to students’ interests, but are also written at an appropriate reading level. Dr. Mooney has a few s...