Burning questions for the workshop by British School Jakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr Put your burning questions here if you have not already submitted them in the Google Form. This will be our virtual drop-in centre for your questions if they don't get covered in workshop sessions! I will try to follow up each question. en-us 2021-11-21 04:49:24 UTC 2025-09-30 13:27:07 UTC hello@padlet.com How do we guide the students when they have different language preferences? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904053572 Modelling good practice, encouraging, perhaps responding in the language being studied even if they are using another language, praising those who are working in the target language.]]> 2021-11-21 04:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904053572 How can we get more ideas about mini-lesson? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904053937 2021-11-21 04:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904053937 What are best practices for creating a multilingual classroom that supports the language neesds of ALL students? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054180 Translanguaging, reflection, drawing on student assets and what they can do, building mutual trust and support, open-mindedness, using resources from different languages during inquiry tasks.]]> 2021-11-21 04:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054180 Do we need to have a grammar class? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054511 There is always value in teaching points of grammar, particularly if many students don't understand it or need to master it. But it's important to also give them the chance to practise grammar structures creatively and in authentic situations.]]> 2021-11-21 04:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054511 How to make my classroom a better place to learn? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054701 Is your classroom fun ? engaging? are there teaching aids and student work displayed for them to see and refer to? are you using authentic materials and assessments?]]> 2021-11-21 04:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054701 How can we find the right instruction for different proficiency levels in one class? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054849 Try to aim your language just above their current level (Vygotsky's zone of proximal development). Admittedly this is hard when you have varying levels in a class, but try to challenge everyone at an appropriate level

From Byron - using small groups (centers) is a good way to work with different proficiency levels ... ]]> 2021-11-21 04:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054849 How much of the "student's home languages" are MYP LA teachers allowed to use in the classroom? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054993 As much as required - especially if it's one to one, or there are multiple learners who will benefit. You can slowly start weaning them off L1 (reducing your use of it) as their classroom language progresses.]]> 2021-11-21 04:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904054993 How to do differentiation when you teach a language? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055189 This can be through translanguaging (drawing on multiple languages to complete a task), tools such as dictionaries, writing out oral commands, peer helpers, simplifying where necessary. Try to aim for a level just above their own proficiency level (P+1).]]> 2021-11-21 04:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055189 What strategies do we have for English teaching? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055437 Communicative, interactive, student agency, can be built around textbook or grammar but with interactiveness and active participation..]]> 2021-11-21 04:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055437 How does reading help writing? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055618 By providing a model, by giving students an idea of the final product when they write, by introducing new vocab and structures, by giving examples of text types... especially when students are still new to the language and lacking their own words.]]> 2021-11-21 04:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055618 How often can I use students' mother language to help them in the classroom? bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055792 As often as required - especially if it's one to one, or there are multiple learners who will benefit. You can slowly start weaning them off L1 (reducing your use of it) as their classroom language progresses.]]> 2021-11-21 04:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904055792 I would like to see models of how this is being implemented in different parts of the world. bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904056165 ISS in Singapore have an impressive program for ELL students. ]]> 2021-11-21 04:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1904056165 Constructing Meaning Venn Diagram activity ... byron_prugh https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905206032 2021-11-22 03:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905206032 TRANSLANGUAGING bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905872819 2021-11-22 11:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905872819 Language in PYP bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905874510 This isn't specifically about translanguanging, but is well worth a read, especially for PYP/EY.]]> 2021-11-22 11:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905874510 Bilingual programs in PYP bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905880173 Also a very interesting read. There is a useful annotated bibliography if you want to read further.]]> 2021-11-22 11:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905880173 Multilingualism audit for schools bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905881724 2021-11-22 11:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905881724 Student language profiles bsjakarta https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905886274 Some detailed information of how you might do this, after our introductory activities on Day 1.]]> 2021-11-22 11:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1905886274 Cultivating 21st Century Literacy https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907489136 2021-11-23 03:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907489136 Insight 5 from Table 5---Implement ongoing, job-embedded professionaldevelopment and collaboration by disciplinewith teachers as designersand facilitators. byron_prugh https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907597783 2021-11-23 04:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907597783 Insights 4 - Provide opportunities for students to use inquiry, habits of practice and academic language. isnsphoenix https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907599541 2021-11-23 04:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907599541 Take charge of design-ing authentic, real-world experiences and assessments. https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907599557 2021-11-23 04:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bsjakarta/wnl7glpe3yxvngtr/wish/1907599557