Capacity Building Series by Satwinder Sandhu https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u ELL VoIces in the Classroom en-us 2018-11-19 02:23:44 UTC 2018-11-22 00:33:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Learning about the Linguistic Diversity in Your Classroom sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306553688 An interactive language survey is great way to know about linguistic diversity in the classroom at the beginning of the new year and to give students opportunities to break the ice and start conversations with their peers.
- Create an alphabetical list of all the languages spoken by children in the class (including English)
- Create a four-column chart with the following headings: Language; First; Second; Additional. Children from different linguistic backgrounds should be paired to interview each other about their language.

]]> 2018-11-20 22:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306553688 Make room for first languages sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306553820 Use first language as a resource to develop thinking skill. Allow students having same first language to collaborate to discuss about the task/problem in their first language.]]> 2018-11-20 22:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306553820 Respect the silent period sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306555084 Many ELL students pass through silent period. Most are absorbing the language at phenomenal speed and start to produce more when they have figured out some of the rules of English.]]> 2018-11-20 22:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306555084 Use cooperative learning strategies sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306556587 When students are indulged in cooperative learning (small group discussions, real world problem solvings and literature circles), they get opportunity to interact with their peers. Interaction among peers helps to develop literacy skills.]]> 2018-11-20 22:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306556587 Suggestions on forming groups for cooperative activities to support ELL’s sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306556880 -Assign students to groups, and change groups periodically and/or for different subjects and activities. 
-Provide ELLs with opportunities to work with more proficient speakers of English who can serve as language models and provide essential feedback.
-Keep the groups small 
-Emphasize the value of collaboration
-Establish clear routines, timelines and expectations for group work.]]> 2018-11-20 22:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306556880 Develop conversational strategies sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306557372 Social skills are pivotal for successful cooperative learning. Social skills assist to manage disagreement, take turns or offer help.]]> 2018-11-20 23:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306557372 Activating prior knowledge sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306562160 Students can learn their best by correlating their previous knowledge and experience with new concepts or knowledge. ELL students face additional challenge of connecting their prior knowledge with new concepts and new vocabulary.]]> 2018-11-20 23:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306562160 Ways to modify speech to help ELL’s sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306562883 -Speak naturally, and only slightly more slowly than normal, pausing slightly after each phrase rather than between words. 
-Simplify vocabulary 
-Simplify sentence structure
-Use gestures, facial expressions, and mime to help learners get meaning from teacher talk
-Be careful with expressions ]]> 2018-11-20 23:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306562883 Provide additional contextual support sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306563580 -Use models, toys, manipulatives, pictures, charts, flash cards, vocabulary lists, posters, banners, as well as demonstrations and hands-on activities,
-Select a few key words that will be used in the lesson and pre-teach them by using various ways 
-Encourage oral rehearsal of key ideas or vocabulary
-Give clear instructions
-Check often for comprehension]]> 2018-11-20 23:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306563580 Model Language Use sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306564986 Pronunciation: Model pronunciation of new words and give students time to practice the pronunciation.
Syntax: It is pivotal to model the syntax as well. Literary syntax is different from ordinary speech. Teachers should pointed out and explained this to students.]]> 2018-11-20 23:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306564986 Provide supportive feedback sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306565681 Don’t focus on the meaning rather than that try to find out oral language errors ELL’s makes in classroom interactions. Provide feedback by modelling the correct form that will help students to improve their oral language production and hence enhance their writing skills.]]> 2018-11-21 00:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306565681 Oral language sgsandhu31 https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306566228 Oral language is the foundation of literacy. ELL’s need plenty of opportunities to develop oral language skills in English. ]]> 2018-11-21 00:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sgsandhu31/exxf5qk3ej2u/wish/306566228