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. How could you use it in your classes this fall? Dr. Mooney provides an introduction to this...
Read what Dr. Stephen Krashen told Dr. Mooney about teaching reading today. Many of his ideas have remained steady over the years while others have adapted to the current effects of standardized curriculum and assessment.
Follow along while Dr. Mooney demonstrates how to use a few simple tips to write comprehensible letters to English Learner families. The benefits to family engagement will far outweigh the time you invest!
What can an educator do when English Learners seem to be stuck in their language development? Dr. Mooney provides several suggestions to implement in your classroom.
Catch up on reading Dear Dr. Mooney articles this summer! What is it like to be a newcomer student in a U.S. school? Dr. Mooney reviews a powerful non-fiction account that provides insight into students’ lives.
Catch up on reading Dear Dr. Mooney articles this summer! What do you do when a student new to the English language arrives in your classroom? Read this week’s catch up article for a few suggestions.
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Infographic
Thanks for the Phonology infographic! Very helpful info for me and my district!
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Artist’s/Writer’s Workshop
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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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...
