https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme en-us 2019-05-03 00:51:01 UTC 2023-02-19 09:58:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f30d.png mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356462753 This is the ESL page for the PA Department of Education. This page provides both internal and external resources for teaching ESL, analyzing data, and ensuring that you are following correct protocol while teaching ELL's. ]]> 2019-05-03 02:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356462753 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356624116 NCTE does an excellent job highlighting recent policy change, statistical trends, common myths, and research based methods of instruction specifically for the ESL classroom.  On such idea is that of placing students according to academic standing as opposed to language proficiency. ]]> 2019-05-03 14:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356624116 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356630715 I included this article because it is important to remember that English language acquisition does not simply relate to the youth in our country. Adults are part of the ESL community and face challenges of their own on their language acquisition journey. ]]> 2019-05-03 14:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356630715 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356745131 As a math teacher this article, although short in length, intrigued me because it highlighted primary issues that ELL's encounter in the math classroom. Although math is seen as a universal language, the wording and structure of math problems can confuse ELL's and may result in frustration and a grade that does not reflect ability level. ]]> 2019-05-03 19:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356745131 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356747387 This article highlights stages of language acquisition as well as strategies that educators in ELL classrooms can use with students. The article discusses the growing number of ELL students in the classroom and the fact that teachers of these students are often unprepared, under qualified, and unsupported. ]]> 2019-05-03 19:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356747387 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356749072 ESLvideo.com contains videos ranked in different categories of difficulty which encourage students to practice language comprehension. These videos cover a wide range of topics and involve questions at the end which can be submitted as a grade. This encourages ESL teachers to utilize technological components that might interest students while practicing language comprehension.]]> 2019-05-03 19:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356749072 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356751488 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a member association but presents resources for both members and non-members. These resources are really countless and include books, articles, blogs, events, conferences, and much more. ]]> 2019-05-03 20:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356751488 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356753015 This website, created by two experienced educators provides experiences, strategies, and tools designed for the ESL classroom. Utilize these strategies to make learning English an interactive an enjoyable process!]]> 2019-05-03 20:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356753015 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356754544 This study follows how 9 ESL students of varying backgrounds utilize and work within the school environment in a U.S. high school.  While the focus of many teachers is on teaching, it is important to think of the whole child, particularly those who find themselves attempting to learn in foreign environments.  In particular, this article focuses on how  these students navigate the institution, meet academic needs, and establish networks of care.]]> 2019-05-03 20:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356754544 mkromka https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356754876 Teaching ESL using TED talks is an awesome way of asking students to analyze language while also touching upon life lessons. This site introduces TED talk videos that you can use use start using this strategy. ]]> 2019-05-03 20:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mkromka/jvf38v7cgjme/wish/356754876