https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v INST 363 en-us 2022-07-31 18:11:52 UTC 2025-04-21 18:16:01 UTC hello@padlet.com MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252363014 English Language Proficiency Standards - these are important to include in the language objectives when lesson planning and for determining which language domains are begin addressed with the lesson.]]> 2022-07-31 18:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252363014 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252363015 Proficiency Level Descriptors - these are important to refer to when monitoring the progress of the English learners. They also serve as reminders of what students can do at each level of proficiency within each domain of language.]]> 2022-07-31 18:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252363015 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252404210 https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/2021-2022-lpac-grades-k-5-form.pdf 
This link was found within the TEA LPAC Resources posted in the TELPAS & LPACS Presentation from Week 1. This form is useful to me, now, so that I know what to expect during LPAC meetings. I know where this form is located and what it contains for any questions parents or students may have about their LPAC meetings/how they are structured.]]> 2022-07-31 22:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252404210 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252404678 https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/2021-2022-lpac-student-history-worksheet.pdf 
This link was found within the TEA LPAC Resources posted in the TELPAS & LPACS Presentation from Week 1. As a teacher, I will use this form as reference to understand where my student is in regards to their experience with English instruction, which will drive my scaffolding/instruction.]]> 2022-07-31 22:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252404678 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252408925 This is a method I learned about within the first week's material. Though, the resource is more informational than practical, it is something I want to keep with me because I recently received many resources for Spanish-speaking ELLs that utilize this method for quick translation.]]> 2022-07-31 22:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252408925 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252409661 https://www.txel.org/media/odznlxeq/cbli-quick-guide.pdf
After reading that this method is supported and encouraged by TEA, I did a little digging and found this handout they posted. It describes what this approach is and how it is integrated into students' experiences.]]> 2022-07-31 22:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252409661 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252410794 https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/oral-language-development-and-ells-5-challenges-and-solutions
This article goes through common questions teachers, especially first-years, have for supporting ELs in their classrooms. My favorite part of this resource is the fact that they answer questions like "What do I do if my student is not speaking any English?" and "The student knows how to communicate in English, but won't participate."]]> 2022-07-31 23:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252410794 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252411395 This slide was taken from the Oral/Aural Language Development Presentation. I took special note of this slide because it provides techniques for monitoring and assessing understanding aural language, which I can scaffold into my lessons.]]> 2022-07-31 23:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252411395 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252412639 https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/using-cognates-develop-comprehension-english
This is one of my favorite websites. This website describes what cognates are and how they can be used to assist students in their reading and writing abilities!]]> 2022-07-31 23:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252412639 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252413141 https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/search/?q=ELL
This website provides resources, techniques, and strategies that are supported by evidence when it comes to ELs and Literacy.]]> 2022-07-31 23:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252413141 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252413758 https://rewordify.com
I know I've said this before, but this is my favorite resource from this entire course. It is a great way to lower frustration for students, who are trying to read independently.]]> 2022-07-31 23:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252413758 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252415061 This is the Hail Mary of teaching academic language in a way that is beneficial for ALL students.]]> 2022-07-31 23:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252415061 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252415852 It is important to understand what vocabulary needs to be clarified during the lesson. Content-specific language is tier 3 but tiers 1 and 2 can be used to scaffold understanding of the tier 3 words.]]> 2022-07-31 23:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252415852 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252416369 http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/transforming-classroom-management-for-ells-strategies-for-success/education
This link provides techniques to utilize in the classroom to optimize classroom management for multicultural environments. A huge emphasis is making sure the students' cultures are represented and relationships are formed.]]> 2022-07-31 23:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252416369 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252480672 https://ensemblelearning.org/is-the-affective-filter-blocking-instruction/
This is an article I did a little digging for after learning about the affective filter. I wanted more tips on how to lower the affective filter in my classroom, and this article provides just that!]]> 2022-08-01 01:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252480672 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252482374 https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/preparing-engaging-social-studies-lesson-english-language-learners
This article provides advice on what to consider, how to structure, and how to enact a lesson plan in social studies that introduces new content while maximizing students' strengths. ]]> 2022-08-01 01:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252482374 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252483547 https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/supporting-ell-success-steam-and-hands-learning-part-2#h-hands-on-learning-with-steam
This article provides the benefits of engaging students in hands-on learning within STEAM lessons. One thing I really took away from this article was to make allies out of your community's resources.]]> 2022-08-01 01:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252483547 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252484885 Though I probably won't have time to write in-depth lesson plans such as this when I am a teacher, this is a great model of what I need to consider when planning my math lessons.]]> 2022-08-01 02:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252484885 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252489802 https://ngss.sdcoe.net/Evidence-Based-Practices/5E-Model-of-Instruction
After learning about effective methods of teaching ELs within science, I wanted to dive deeper into 5E models because I have had some practice with them before. This article clarifies what a 5E model is and demonstrates how one can be used.]]> 2022-08-01 02:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252489802 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252495412 This slide is from the Powerpoint in Week 3. I took note of this slide because it provided strategies I could use in my science lessons-which I happen to be doing in my project for this class.]]> 2022-08-01 02:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252495412 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252498060 https://ciscentraltexas.org/talkingtostudents/
While this page is not specific to ELs, it is useful in guiding cultural discussions. I plan on talking about current events in my classroom, and this website ensures that teachers and parents are well-equipped in being equitable and sensitive when discussing them.]]> 2022-08-01 02:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252498060 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252504597 https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/english-learner-toolkit/chap6.pdf
Before this course I was pretty clueless as to how to approach ELs with disabilities. This article is not a fix-all, but it solidifies an image for me as to what it will look like to have an EL with disabilities and how I can provide support for them.]]> 2022-08-01 02:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252504597 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252505865 This describes the attributes that students can bring to the classroom that may demonstrate they are a gifted child. I will not only use this to assess for gifted students, I will also use it as a guideline to highlight my students strengths for themselves and their parents!]]> 2022-08-01 02:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252505865 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252506754 https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/how-develop-lesson-plan-includes-ells
This article makes the thought of scaffolding less daunting by giving a step-by-step guide for scaffolding and lesson planning for and with ELs. ]]> 2022-08-01 02:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252506754 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252510635 https://www.fordham.edu/download/downloads/id/4912/scaffolding_strategies_for_ells.pdf
This presentation really clarifies what scaffolding is and techniques used to scaffold. Before going through this, I honestly did not know much about scaffolding other than providing visuals.]]> 2022-08-01 02:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252510635 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252519002 https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/title-iii/educational-technology-educator-toolkit.pdf
This document provides a matrix that gives different forms of scaffolding for specific needs using technological instruction.]]> 2022-08-01 02:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252519002 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252520073 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfIheht9hGw#t=30
This video is a great refresher for the purpose of content and language objectives! It also describes how they can be used to drive instruction.]]> 2022-08-01 02:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252520073 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252520903 This is a wonderful reference when structuring objectives!]]> 2022-08-01 02:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252520903 MsSeamans https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252525931 https://tea.texas.gov/student-assessment/testing/staar/staar-reading-resources 
This link provides access to resources for every STAAR tested subject area for every level. This is beneficial because I can use it to guide my instruction.

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This article confines all of the material from Week 4 into one location, which makes accessing the information easier. It describes what kinds of assessments to use with ELs, or any student, and how to implement it and why it is beneficial.]]> 2022-08-01 03:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/MsSeamans/65y0dij2nymibh8v/wish/2252528398