Teaching English Language Learners - Words & Vocab! by https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s Vocabulary Development for English Language Learners (ELLs) en-us 2017-08-15 13:57:55 UTC 2017-08-26 03:59:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Group Activities zac_c https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087155 Learning about words and vocabulary is fun!
(no, it really is!)
Lets review some  language learning  activities:
WORD WALL
4 CORNERS
SHARED READING
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"Teaching ESL has been a  very rewarding  experience!"  J.C., OCT Member (2016)

"What AQ do you need to teach English Language Learners?"
To teach at Ontario Public Schools -you need the following Additional Qualification (AQ):  Teaching English Language Learners- Part 1 (ESL - Part 1)

"This past year, I met students from all over the world and learned about their cultures. I even signed up for a language class!..this teaching and learning experience has enriched my teaching practice." D. C., OCT Member (2017) ]]> 2017-08-15 13:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087156 Practical Tips... zac_c https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087157
  • Have a welcoming class!
  • Be Patient
  • Smile :) & Laugh!
  • Collaborate with colleagues / co-teach when the opportunity arises
  • Be the role model. Create a safe and respectful learning environment
  •  Students benefit from working in small groups 

    • ]]>     2017-08-15 13:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087157     Statistics about English Language Learners in Ontario zac_c https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087158 Ontario has seen an increase in the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) and that will only continue to rise in the coming years.

    Side-note:  It is important to acknowledge that not all ELLs are immigrants  escaping war zones and or coming from refugee camps.  Many ELLs are the children of immigrants, born in Canada.]]>     2017-08-15 13:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087158     Words & Vocabulary: the importance of generating a treasure chest of words & vocabulary development - for all English Language Learners zac_c https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087159
  • Research tells us that the more words students know, the better the achievement level. It also informs us that there is a direct link between reading, comprehension and higher achievement results.
    • (*): For additional information about this topic, please visit the Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat website:   www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/ literacynumeracy/inspire/

    [Disclaimer: the following monograph (padlet) is an assignment for a  University course.] 
    ]]>     2017-08-15 13:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087159     Teaching ELLs zac_c https://padlet.com/zac_c/1mp0ly9mji0s/wish/181087160 Some things you should know about teaching English Language Learners
    • It is OK for language learners to make mistakes
    • Do not correct every mistake or draw attention to the language learner. Mistakes happen (it's actually a sign that learning is taking place!)
    • Encourage first language development - (the first language lays the foundation for the second language)
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