Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners Participant's Workbook
by Jane D. Hill and Cynthia L. Björk
In this workshop, you will learn about instructional strategies that are highly likely to increase the achievement of ELLs. After studying more than 100 research reports that themselves reflected thousands of studies on instruction, McREL identified the strategies discussed in this workshop as suited to all students, grade levels, and content areas. We have since adapted these strategies to be used with ELLs by addressing their language learning needs.
Learning Goals
As a result of this workshop, you will
- Understand how McREL identified strategies to enhance student achievement,
- Learn about the importance of stages of second language acquisition and their instructional implications, and
- Know how to apply the instructional strategies for ELLs in K–12 mainstream classes.
Notice the last goal. This workshop is designed for mainstream teachers, and not to teach someone how to be an ESL teacher.
We developed this workshop under the assumption that the facilitator and all participants have read Classroom Instruction That Works beforehand. The facilitator and participants need to have a foundation in the "Generalizations from the Research" and the "Recommendations for Classroom Practice" from that book, because this workshop focuses only on the ELL applications. We include only a very brief review of the research generalizations and classroom recommendations. Throughout the workshop, you will reflect on your current practice and your own understanding and use of the strategies presented.
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