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What does differentiation look like for English Learners?
Watch this short video to uncover a list of differentiation strategies that support EL students in the classroom. Strategies include:
Inductive Learning
Visuals and Examples
Development of Background Knowledge
Intentional Partnering
Slowing the speed of videos
Creating an environment that values risk-taking
Supporting Intermediate English Learners in Every Subject
Supporting Intermediate English Learners in Every Subject
Jennifer Gonzalez interviews noted MLL experts Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton to uncover actionable steps that support MLL students with content learning. Listen to the podcast or read the intervies transcripts to learn more about the 3 steps to that will have high impact on your students' academic outcomes. Listen to , Supporting Intermediate English Learners in Every Subject, to learn more.
Click on the link to visit the home page for the Iris Center website.
Click on the link to visit the home page for the Iris Center website.
"The Iris Center is supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. The IRIS Center is located at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College. The center develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources about evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices to support the education of all students, particularly struggling learners and those with disabilities. "
- Iris Center Home Page
Check out these links to view professional learning modules created by the IRIS Center
Check out these links to view professional learning modules created by the IRIS Center
Each module is created reflecting current best practices and educational research. Modules are free and take 45 t0 90 minutes to complete.
The Six Stages of Language Acquisition and Teaching Strategies that Support Student Growth
The Six Stages of Language Acquisition and Teaching Strategies that Support Student Growth
What does it mean if your student is in the pre-production stage of language development? How do you scaffold your instruction for students who are developing new English skills. This document is full of tips that are easy to implement.
Academic Language Functions: What are they and how do we support student growth?
Academic Language Functions: What are they and how do we support student growth?
Academic language functions are used across all content areas. This resource sorts the functions of academic language into categories such as; seeking information, categorizing and comparing. You will find examples of the language and vocabulary students need to understand each function as well as lists of thinking maps and graphic organizers to use in the classroom. Question stems for each function are also provided. View document here.
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