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Felt great engagement and helpful

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It's been a great Monday so far. Thanks for the interactive workshops.

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The interactive format was engaging and helpful.

Jigsawing, scaffolding, vocab instruction, flexible groupings, visuals, SWRL, COLO, graphic organizers.

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3) Take Aways: Enjoyed the small group collaborative activities. Felt supported by my peers. Learned more strategies to try in the classroom.

4) Modeled strategies: Positive Feedback, Using/implimenting abbreviated version of SIOP.

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Identifying the importance of building background before getting into it.

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😊 Interactive sessions push people of their comfort zones in communication ...

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We were immersed in real lessons and activities that we can immediately utilise with our students. Activities were engaging, and feel motivated to remain engaged and continue learning as well as look forward to exploring further.
Strategies used were: positive reinforcement, climate of achievable high expectations, clear learning targets, feedback models, role play and simulation without infantalizing our abilities and experiences. Large group and small group discussions; debates for empathy of different points of view; modelled empathy and acceptance for different abilities and learning styles; non-judgemental communication; repetition; scaffolding; learning moments were covertly infused in the experience w/o taking too much time away from other things.

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Great workshop and such creative activities! 👍

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Awesome

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I loved the first activity we did because it really helped us relate to our ELL kids! One take away is really focusing on separating what are the content standards verses what are the language standards.  I love the focus on SWRL and the SIOP/essential elements for planning. 

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I loved the first activity we did because it really helped us relate to our ELL kids! One take away is really focusing on separating what are the content standards verses what are the language standards.  I love the focus on SWRL and the SIOP/essential elements for planning. 

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I enjoyed learning more about various techniques used in classrooms. The SIOP model will be something awesome to be used as a guideline.

Mapping
Group discussions
Using different languages
Visuals
Modelling
Survivor concept

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Interesting and creative learning. :)

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Learning more about SIOP was very helpful. Great brainstorming sessions. :)

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This workshop helps me to understand and work better in the class.

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I enjoying the workshop. That's great

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The main takeaways:
1) There are many challenges ahead.
2) Support from the community will helpful, especially those w/ experience in ELL / EIP.
3) Creative ways to present the material helps engagement.

Mind Maps, SIOP parts, engaging activities like the ballon debate (Survivor), Lesson analysis and critique via role play.

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Great workshop!

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Great workshop, I learned a lot!

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thank you and learn a lot from teaching scenarios

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Cool workshop & I gained a lot of knowledge 🤘🏻

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Thank u for the great workshop & valueable experiences.

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The main takeaway was being put back into the shoes of a student who has no foundation in the classroom's target language. It set the stage for applying/thinking about the strategies while having that perspective in your recent memory.

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A wonderful introduction the challenges that lay ahead. Great practical examples of how to grow as a community. I was genuinely engaged and enjoyed the sessions.  Great energy from Aaron and Steve.

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I love the teaching scenarios and enjoy the discussion with teachers.

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3. The multiple ways swrl was implemented throughout the morning activities gives me something that I can modify for my own classroom. I particularly liked the French activity used initially that put us in the seat of a ELL student.
4. Modeling, graphic organizers, partner reading, group work, formative assessment by walking around, presenting, debate, use of technology.

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Main Takeaways: Modelling and using a variety of strategies and resources to keep all students engaged.
Aaron and Steve modelled the use of so many strategies this morning. Some of these strategies were using L1 to support L2 instruction. They also had us work in pairs, small groups, and get up out of our seats. They also used various methods of letting us present and share our work with the group.

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This morning was a nice session of modelling the goal of successfully reaching each student in meaningful ways.

One fear  for teachers is often limited classroom time, but this shows that meaningful learning and interaction are worthy of the time. With proper planning and a willingness to adjust, these exercises can work well at RAS

One area for improvement that I will think about in my classrooms is creating a strategy for where students should go if they feel it is too loud for them to focus on the feedback or other activities. There is always a way to make it work, but it was a good reminder for me.

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I like the SIOP format.
It combines many best practices into a good checklist.

Strategies:
immersion
small group production
SWRL

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The review of SIOP and the different approaches demonstrated helps. Working both individually and with a group helps to expand the ways I approach my classes.

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How do I pick just 1!?! I enjoyed the survivor activity, and letting my competitive side come out. But I also loved reading the observations of the Oregon Trail lessons because they gave reflected best practices and opportunities for growth. Thanks for the reminder of how effective SIOP planned lessons can be. You've relit my fire to be a more intentional teacher.

Strategies that were modeled by Steve and Aaron this morning include but are not limited to the following: posting and explaining the COLOS, GOs, differentiation, explicit modeling, and ways to gather formative assessment.

Thanks guys!

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Siop format helpful. I liked the active engagement . SWRL is a great concept

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The introduction of the PD makes me realize and understand how my students may be feeling in my class. I love the SIOP. Something that we do everyday in class, yet it leads to different approaches and strategies.
Mind mapping, partner reading, read to group, debating are among the main takeaways that are useful for my class. Thank you!

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I love it!

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My main takeaway was the brilliant innovative strategies to engage students and trick them into reading etc. and was reminded to empathize with your students and try to help them grow as a full person as well as a pupil.

Modelling, graphic organizers, L2 explanations, debates.

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First and foremost, to empathize with your students and use best teaching strategies to help motivate students academically, emotionally and socially.

Steve and Aaron modeled:
- graphic organizers
-SWRL
- positive feedback
- Modeling
- Interaction
- Review and Assessment

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Great start to the year and lots of  great ideas for me to use in the classroom. Main take away is to continue to use lots of strategies in the classroom to ensure student engagement.

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It's worth the effort to get better at implementing these strategies in big and small ways in every lesson. You used so many protocols in a fun and seamless manner that it was eye opening. Thanks!

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Really gave us a feel for how our ELL students feel from the first activity. Great to look at comparisons between lesson delivery.  Loved the interactiveness format.

Jigsawing, SWRL, SIOP, flexible grouping, mapping, different language

2) Flexible grouping

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As a PE Teacher I often feel that I don't invite students to talk enough in my classes, which is something I would like to work on in the future.
- Jigsaw implication
- Various ways to read text
- providing and receiving feedback
- Difficulties we face in teaching ELL students
- Overall best practices in a nutshell.

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I really love this workshop because every activity was linked to each other (like a circle🌕)and it's emphasize the important learning basics (Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing). I really learn something productive and valuable lesson! For example, How we all engage and interact with each other!
Thank you very much🙋

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A nice summary of best practices to keep in mind. I liked the fact that it wasn't one of those "We're only going to use Direct Instruction, but you shouldn't do that." Activities were very fast-paced; I liked that in the final activity we got a chance to go around and talk about the same topic twice.

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I loved the first activity because it made me relate on how the students experience and feel. In the art room most of the content is visual. I would like to work on adding more text reading and discussion into my classes. Really inspiring and eye opening!!

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This workshop was motivational and positive. I liked reading about the different lesson plans.

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Key Takeaways:
Students need multiple opportunities to engage in speaking, listening, reading, and writing throughout lessons.
The SIOP model, as well as teaching our ELL population, is just good teaching.
Change your mindset to see the benefits of providing the instruction our students need.

Strategies:
Concept Mapping
Jigsaw
Survivor (debate)
Gallery Walk
Multiple encounters with content
Expectations
Objectives

Awesome tips, strategies, energy, and vibes.

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Main Takeaways:
- I can create lessons that are way more exciting, engaging, and diverse than I have been.
- SIOP sheet will be helpful when planning units and lessons.
-  90% engagement is imperative and attainable.
- I want to look into more authentic opportunities for students to make a difference with their learning products.

Modelled Strategies:
- Debate as a way to comprehend new content.
- Visual learning objective and success criteria.
- Differentiated ways of comprehending content (whole-group, partner, individual)
- Making sure to use SWRL during every activity.
- Creating a 'reason' for reading and making that known when handing out the material.

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I feel that that by practicing and participating in the activities is building a stronger connection to my students. I often find that empathy is a missing piece of learning to teach. We take for granted that English is our native/strong language and by participating, it allows us to better understand the students.

We used:
GO's
speaking/listening
modeling
visuals
annotation
grouping
and motivating students by allowing us to debate

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Main takeaways:
-Have empathy for the challenges of ELL students (first activity was very powerful).
-SIOP is an effective framework for differentiated lesson planning.
-Make it fun and interactive, but at the same time prepare and have objectives
-Sometimes "tricking" students into SWRL can be very effective!
-Use visuals, music, get kids moving...
-We (RAS community) need to work together to build more consistency and effectiveness in supporting our students and each other.

They modelled...
-ALL of the eight components of SIOP
-Formative assessment
-Co-teaching practices
-How to lead a better than average teacher PD session :)

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There are a variety of ways to reach EAL students that aren't as overwhelming as it all seems at first - modelling is very important.

Lots of strategies were modelled - SWRL, mind maps, visuals, think/pair/share, large group and small group activities, a choice of how we wanted to work, etc

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Introduction to SIOP was helpful.

Visuals are powerful (even in music class).

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I like The SIOP Model. It listed many best teaching strategies  to be used in the class.
Thank you.

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Takeaway: Appreciated the variety of SWRL strategies used to built high % levels of student engagement. Aspects of Ms. Chen's lesson are ones I use in teaching elementary - engaging, active, kinaesthetic, using the arts, differentiated and individualised. Would like to add CFG concepts and strategies to my classroom - have used with HS students.

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Takeaways: As my classes don't use much reading, I could definitely add more debates to encourage students to formulate and defend their ideas.

Strategies:
-graphic organizers
-co-teaching

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1) Write your name

2) Go to the Noun Project Website and choose a visual/icon that represents your feelings about this morning's PD.
https://thenounproject.com/

3) What were your main takeaways?

4) Which EAL student strategies were modeled by Aaron and Steve throughout the morning session?

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I really enjoyed the engagement throughout the workshop and ways to engage our students 100 percent of the time. I thought about ways to improve my own classroom- simple things we sometimes forget about.
Steve and Aaron modeled the whole morning and acted out all scenarios, simulating what would happen in a real life classroom.
I chose a taco because tacos make me happy and smile, and this morning gave me energy to start these techniques in my own room.

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Even though it is something simple, it's always amazing to be reminded and to see good modelling of positive reinforcement and encouragement. I had never heard of SIOP in my ten years of teaching so it is very handy to have a simple check list to remind us what is required for not only EAL students, but also for those whose mother tongue is English too.

Strategies I took away from today were graphic organisers, jigsaw activities, paraphrasing, using English speakers to help translate, using speaking, writing and listening.

Here is a happy chappy shark, ready to be awesome:

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I really felt that active engagement and SWRL is my greatest takeaway and something I can link to my professional growth

Translanguaging
Graphic Organizers
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My main takeaways were that all objectives of the SIOP are important for our students, and that having empathy for our students means that we must use all tools at our disposal to empower all our students.

Aaron and Steve modeled using graphic organizers, groups and peer assistance, team teaching with L1 and L2, and individual conferencing. They did a great job of treating us as students and making us feel the way our students might feel in the classroom.

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The big takeaway is how applying SIOP Model can greatly enhance students' engagement. Starting the class with objectives and ending with review is a brilliant idea to reinforce learning objectives for the day.