ENL Best Practices
Greetings,
ENL programs have existed for several decades here in New York State and throughout the United States and in other countries. Consequently, there has been time to develop good research about what works best in the teaching of English language learners. The newest challenge is how to teach ELLs online!
New Padlet of Resources for Learning at Home- Many resources provided here in this March 2020. Webinar replay here
How to Make the Best of Co-Teaching- Some people are not comfortable with having another person in their classroom, so easing into co-teaching may be necessary. Building a relationship takes time as well as lots of effort. Valentena Gonzalez gives some practical examples of how to build relationships.
English Language Learners-Tips from the Classroom- Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull Sypnieski gives tips from their book, ELL Teacher Toolkit.
Educating English Language Learners in Content Classrooms- This October 2018 article by Diane August highlights best practices for teaching science to ELLs. The concepts can be used in any classroom.
Meaningful Classroom Talk- Aída Walqui and Margaret Heritage talk about supporting ELL oral language development.
ENL Teacher and SIOP Toolbox: A wealth of resources located here. Probably the most comprehensive resources for both ENL and content teachers located in one place!.
Guidebook for Serving ENL Students and Families - This practical guide by Learning for Justice provides recommendations that address what works for English learners and their families.
Can-Do Descriptors-The Can-Do Descriptors explain what a child at each proficiency level is capable of doing. This is helpful in planning activities and assessments for ELLs.
ELL Tool Kit - The US Department of Education issued this ten chapter ELL Tool Kit in 2015 to assist administrators.
All In! How Educators Can Advocate for ELLs -ELL students comprise more than 10 percent of the total student population, so why are so many—more than two-thirds of whom were born right here in the U.S.—caught in a struggle for equal access and opportunity?
Scaffolding Tips https://player.slideplayer.com/27/8995921/#