Resource Share ILP by Erin MacMillan https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov TELL AQ en-us 2019-04-15 12:53:17 UTC 2024-10-04 05:30:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Initial Inquiry Questions: macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351631813 How do I build a meaningful and trusting relationship between myself and English language learners who may be shut down due to language barriers?

How do I, as an educator, ensure the professional knowledge I build is ‘the best’ for helping students?  

How can I foster and nurture the emotional well-being of ELL students?
]]> 2019-04-15 12:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351631813 ELL Programming Needs: macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351632427 - Diverse needs depending on situation (Newcomer, International or Visa , Canadian-Born, Limited Prior Schooling...)
-ESL or ELD
-FNMI literacy programming based on real life connections/ culturally affirming

]]> 2019-04-15 12:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351632427 Policies: macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351634404 -To ensure ELL's are provided with the appropriate programming and that school boards allocate their resources according to the needs of their schools
-Are not always the same board to board (once put into practice)
- Assessment and development of English language proficiency integral (conversational and academic) ]]> 2019-04-15 13:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351634404 Equity and Inclusion: macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351635414 -Removing the barriers
-Creating a welcoming environment where all feel represented and accepted
*Many school boards in Ontario still need to develop/implement comprehensive equity policies]]> 2019-04-15 13:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351635414 Language Acquisition macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351641742 “The learner improves and progresses when he/she receives second language 'input' that is one step beyond his/her current stage of linguistic competence.” -Krashen ]]> 2019-04-15 13:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351641742 Language Acquisition: macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351642543 Language acquisition is successful when the learner is presented with comprehensible input in a low anxiety environment. 
-Krashen]]> 2019-04-15 13:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351642543 Remaining Question macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351643669 How do you maintain a low anxiety environment in a high school setting?

*Focus: Consider International and Visa students who feel a lot of pressure to perform at a high academic level while learning a language

]]> 2019-04-15 13:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351643669 Resource macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351646162 https://dspace.sunyconnect.suny.edu/bitstream/handle/1951/66601/Gustafson_Lacey_MastersProject_Fall2015.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Considering Academic Research]]> 2019-04-15 13:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351646162 macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351647745 2019-04-15 13:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351647745 Ideas macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351649342 Anxiety surrounding being in a classroom with native speakers as the teachers provides instruction at a higher level
*MUST ensure that I tailor my instruction - perhaps a discrete follow up instruction]]> 2019-04-15 13:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351649342 Ideas macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351650497 Develop relaxed atmosphere - patience, calm body language and voice
Error correction a significant cause of anxiety - model correct answers rather than point it out OR correction is avoided and emphasis is on ]]> 2019-04-15 13:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351650497 Ideas macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351651862 Avoid practices that cause tension - pop quiz or highly competitive activities]]> 2019-04-15 13:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351651862 Ideas macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351652898 Work in pairs with conversation starter cards to develop confidence]]> 2019-04-15 13:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351652898 Thoughts... macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351653521 This is an EXCELLENT source. There are many examples about anxiety inducing environments/situations and it explains how to reduce the anxiety - all supported by research.]]> 2019-04-15 13:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351653521 Resource macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351654875 http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/esleldprograms/esleldprograms.pdf]]> 2019-04-15 13:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351654875 Ideas macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351657494 Students are able to take 3 ESL and ELD credits as their compulsory English credits
-This reduces anxiety as the students are able to practice English in an environment with students who are experiencing some of the same things as them.
-They can build a support system]]> 2019-04-15 14:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351657494 Ideas macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351658721 There are many course  options/pathways for ELL's
I believe this is important in reducing anxiety as the student feels like they maintain control over their education and are placed in an environment best suited for them.]]> 2019-04-15 14:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351658721 Interesting... macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351660401 There does not seem to be much information about this topic - provided by the board.
There are many Visa/International students and I believe more research should be done to ensure their experience is enjoyable as well as educational. 
Stress and anxiety is even more prevalent as these students move onto post-secondary. ]]> 2019-04-15 14:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351660401 Resource macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351661673 https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/affective-filter-english-learners/]]> 2019-04-15 14:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351661673 Ideas macmillane https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351662104 Tap into students ' prior knowledge - all about forming strong connections.
Make learning low stakes - fun games or use white boards for activities - their work is not 'permanent"]]> 2019-04-15 14:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/macmillane/glj2gpo0bfov/wish/351662104