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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 ...
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Infographic April 27, 2021
Thanks for the Phonology infographic! Very helpful info for me and my district!
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Artist’s/Writer’s Workshop November 14, 2020
The Universal Language of Pictures: A Critical Tool for Advancing Student Writing by Beth Olshansky provides a strong rationale for leading students to begin their writing projects with artwork. You can read my article about a few of her ideas, but w...
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Just a thank you! October 28, 2020
Enjoyed learning about this alternative to frontloading vocabulary. I think there are many teachers out there who teach using a discovery method like you shared in the magnetism lesson example, but they don’t realize the importance of connectin...
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