Professional Portfolio by Lisa Lee

Professional Portfolio by Lisa Lee https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5 ELL Part One en-us 2021-04-16 23:57:12 UTC 2023-07-29 20:52:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f34f.png 1.3 Principles of Language Teaching and Learning 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1428356339 1. Description

In module 1.3, I had the opportunity to explore various principles of teaching language learners With insights, I created a 3 column organizer to reflect on three articles and what my next steps would be as an educator.

2. Why I selected it
I chose this organizer, because it is a reflection of my teaching style and it includes my future goals.

3. Summary
This artifact reviews the principles of teaching ELL students, which is necessary for all teachers to critically reflect themselves. By reflecting back on my organizer, I am able to pursue my goals.

]]> 2021-04-17 15:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1428356339 The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1428485604 TESOL (2021)]]> 2021-04-17 17:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1428485604 1.5 Pedagogical Principles 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1428546074 1. Description
This artifact is a presentation that would be appropriate to fellow teachers and school staffs. I was able to choose 3 principles to share and explain why they are valuable to ELL students.

2. Why I selected it
I chose this presentation, because it includes real classroom examples in primary grade. I hope to use this presentation and share the knowledge to my fellow staff.

3. Summary
This artifact review 3 principles that I personally find it very valuable. I have included examples within the principles that would benefit ELL students.]]> 2021-04-17 17:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1428546074 2.1 Who are ELLs? 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1476820867 1. Description
This artifact explains who our ELL students are and where they come from. ELL students cannot be uniformed as one group. They are diverse, rich with multilingual experiences. This artifact includes information about Canada's ELL students that educators need to be more aware of.

2. Why I selected it
I selected this artifact because teachers need to look beyond the label of "ELL". Students are coming from a diverse background, with different home situation and experience. There are sources of underachievement that teachers need to consider when teaching some fo our ELL students.

3. Summary
It is crucial for schools to know who the ELL learners are and where they come from. By knowing their situation, it will develop students' competence and learning capacity.

]]> 2021-04-30 03:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1476820867 2.3 From Assessment to Instruction 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1527836734 1. Description
This artifact breaks down the process of assessment in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This graphic organizer outlines a process of assessing language in a grade one level.

2. Why I selected it
In module 2, I had the opportunity to watch a webcast of a classroom that supports the understanding and learning of ELLs. By watching how the teacher breaks down her steps and adapting the activity to her ELLs, inspired me to make my lessons simple as well. I hope to create lessons with activities that are divided into simple steps and engage students by making it relevant to their personal life.

3. Summary
I find that this artifact would be very handy for me to use in my classroom. It would be done as a checklist to see if students are meeting based on the 4 categories. ]]> 2021-05-16 04:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1527836734 3.1 Conditions and Contexts for Classroom Talk 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1527838693 1. Description
This video features Dr. Connie as she discusses the importance of oral language and engaging students to practice oral development in the classroom.

2. Why I selected it
I selected this artifact, because it reminded me that teachers need to provide more opportunities for students to practice their oral language development. Research shows that teachers to most of the talking in the classroom. I would like to find more ways to provide engaging conversations with my students and model oral language.

3. Summary
Dr. Connie mentions that explicit oral language instruction serves to a high levels of academic language proficiency and written discourse. Without oral language development, ELL students will face difficulties in expanding their language. It is crucial that students are given meaningful opportunities to participate in conversations. ]]> 2021-05-16 04:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1527838693 3.5 Developing Oral Language Inquiry 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1527889239 1. Description
This artifact is an inquiry presentation focusing on active listening skills. The presentation overviews various strategies and reasons behind teaching active listening skills.

2. Why I selected it
After working on this inquiry, I had the opportunity to implement the strategies in my classroom. I taught verbal and non-verbal active listening skills. I have found that students were able to follow instructions the first time because they learned to focus on the speaker while listening. I selected this artifact because it became a tool for me to use in the future as well.

3. Summary
Active listening is a necessary skill for not only ELL students but all students in the classroom. This skill needs to be taught, in order to engage in effective conversations. For students to develop their oral language development, they need to be an attentive listener. ]]> 2021-05-16 05:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1527889239 Reflection and Vision 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1578244743 After reaching to the end of this course, I have gained a deeper understanding of ELL students. I took time to reflect on my TPE chart, that I have created at the beginning of the course.

Reading over my THINK column, I had a general idea of what ELL students are and their basic necessary supports. Building from my foundational perspective of an ELL learner, I learned more in depth about various types of supports, ways to approach strategies, different steps of instructions and building a culturally responsive environment. My vision for an ELL learner is that they are entering a classroom that is physically and culturally inviting. The learning environment focuses on shared learning where knowledge can be passed, recycled and transformed. Students will feel safe to take risks and be aware that all of this is a learning process.

Connection is the key to the learning process with students and teachers. The trusting relationship provides additional ways to approach learning. In order to provide an effective learning for our ELLs, I will advocate more on building relationships and getting to know our students individually. ]]> 2021-06-02 02:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1578244743 4.1 ELL Literacy Development 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1583911907 1. Description
This artifact provides essential tips for teachers to establish foundational literacy skills.

2. Why I selected it
I selected this artifact, because I think there are important tips to remember when starting any literacy instructions. Just like Jim Cummins (2011) has mentioned, I also believe that "literacy engagement as a primary determinant".

3. Summary
When starting literacy instructions, it is important to keep in mind that all ELL students would need to be engaged. Without engagement and motivation, students will easily lose interest. ]]> 2021-06-03 23:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1583911907 4.5 Grammatical Errors 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584243637 1. Description
This article focuses on why teachers should be more aware of grammatical errors in their students.

2. Why I selected it
I selected this article, because I found it useful for my own benefits as a teacher. The article explains that it is important to teach how the rules work and why the rules exist.

3. Summary
I think this article is a good reminder to all teachers that we need to be mindful while assessing content areas. ]]> 2021-06-04 02:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584243637 5.2 Culturally Responsive Practices 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584264038 1. Description
This artifact is a mindmap, exploring various sub topics on Culturally Responsive Practices. The mindmap differentiates into 4 categories that connects with the pedagogy.

2. Why I selected it
I selected this artifact, because there are valuable information that I have organized to allow me to use in my own practices. This mindmap summarizes the important key points on understanding what Culturally Responsive Practice is.

3. Summary
By having a culturally responsive mindset as a teacher, it sets up the classroom environment. Teachers and students, together will work on creating a diverse, flexible and supportive atmosphere to attain a social consciousness.

]]> 2021-06-04 02:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584264038 5.2 Responsive Practices 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584338092 1. Description
This artifact explores the topic on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, by using connect, extend, challenges framework. The 3 column chart shares personal thinking, as well as identifying strengths and areas of improvement.

2. Why I selected it
This artifact is a self-reflection piece, as I look back to my classroom and consider what works well. However, it also contains that things that I need to work on and improve, in order to create and maintain a cultural responsive classroom.

3. Summary
By reflecting this artifact, I hope to find my answers to my wonders and questions.]]> 2021-06-04 03:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584338092 Growth in the Course 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584405277 By participating, collaborating and discussing with fellow colleagues, I was able to make new connections and learn from their experiences. The comments and feedback helped me to grow which allowed me to see from various perspectives. The discussions from posts, allowed further understanding from the colleagues as we shared other articles and resources. I find the connections as the most beneficial from this course, because we had the opportunity to share our ideas and thoughts.

]]> 2021-06-04 03:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584405277 Final Thoughts 18ml41 https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584410668 In this course, I had the opportunity to reflect my childhood schooling that I received as an immigrant student. I was once an ELL learner as well, and I truly believe that it is the teacher who sets up the ELL's learning journey. With "care" and "warm" approach, students will open up to the new learning environment, and engage themselves in the classroom.

Throughout this course, I learned the importance of teaching Active listening skills. I understand that oral speaking skills are valuable for our ELL students as well as building a culturally responsive classroom. I will focus on providing students the time and space, for them to speak and share their ideas with their peers. I hope to approach ELLs as personable and connect with them to know who they are and how they learn the best. ]]> 2021-06-04 03:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/18ml41/s22v64cw784lzpc5/wish/1584410668