https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks Made with mirth en-us 2020-10-07 23:00:50 UTC 2024-08-10 19:11:38 UTC hello@padlet.com wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812097253 Despite popular belief every challenge we face as an ESL teacher, or as any teacher, has already been confronted. challenged, and conquered by other teachers who have come before us, or probably down the hall.  In this Padlet we will discuss different strategies and ideas to make our stressful days smoother and more carefree.]]> 2020-10-07 23:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812097253 wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812102984 Teachers have to  create lesson plans.  lesson plans differ from school to school depending on the school administration and district requirements.  There are three steps involved in  properly taking control of your time and planning accordingly.
1. Pick a lesson plan template and run with it.  Establish a few basic ideas that you will implement in every class.  Some examples listed are warm up, theme. materials, activity and the closing.                         
2. Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail. Planning should be done way before the night you teach a class.  It suggest start preparing for a class as soon as learn what classes you have.  Once school starts for most of us our planning time disappears with meetings, paperwork and more paperwork. This also prevents the pitfalls of having to make last-minute decisions.
3. Plan for a two hour class even if its only 45 minutes. This way you will never run out of material and have to fill dead time with videos and homework.]]> 2020-10-07 23:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812102984 wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812106674 Your class is the class they stuff all of the extra kids they cannot fit into the other classes.  These kids range from Albert Einstein to Daffy Duck.  
1. Deal with it.  Students were placed in your care for a reason.  They didn't ask to be in your class but they are.  They are now your students and you have to do your level best to reach them and educate them.
2.Partner work.  Assign each student a work partner with one student being more advanced than the other.  Students are more open with peers than they are with teachers.  If Daffy doesn't understand he will more than likely ask Albert to explain than you the teacher.  Another thing is let your high achievers do your job of modeling a task so the lowing achievers will adopt the attitude of if they can do it, so can I!
3.Build on a common these in your class.  Not every students will have the same struggles as their ELL counterparts but one common denominator with all ELL learners in pronunciation of words.  Use rhymes, songs and tongue twisters to assist ELL's with the many complex twist of the English language.  
4.Use technology that works with all different types and levels of learners.  The website https://www.fluentu.com/ schools/ reaches all ELL learners through music videos, cartoons, documentaries and more—and turns them into personalized language-learning lessons for you and your students. ]]> 2020-10-07 23:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812106674 wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812110295 Classroom management is a MUST HAVE if your going to survive as a teacher.  Kids will be kids and no matter what you will always have students who are going to push the limits and your buttons.  
1. Rules-Have a classroom set of rules displayed at all times.  Have your students assist in creating this list of rules so they can take ownership of said rules.  Keep the list short and generalized.
2. Positive Feedback- Instead of criticizing the students who are not following the rules, praise the students who are.  All students want to receive praise so your positive  talking will encourage all students to follow along.
3.Let the punishment fit the crime.  If a child never has a pencil, give him a crayon to write with.  If a student doesnt have a notebook or paper give them a crumpled up piece out of the garbage can.  Never use any ESL activity work as a punishment; that would create a negative attitude towards all classwork being done in the class.
4. The know it all-Use equity sticks to insure that every student has an opportunity to answer questions by not allowing one student to always answer first.]]> 2020-10-07 23:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812110295 wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812112844 Well this is always the way we have done it and expect you to follow along.  Teachers have new methods, new ideas, and new technology at their disposal so following the "old way" is not always the best way.
1. Take the method and reinvent it.  Adjust an exercise to a fun game like dodge ball.  Use the old method with a new twist.  If your doing a repetitive drill on sight words have students pass a bean bag back and forth whoever catches it must recite a word.  If they cannot say the word they have to sit down and their out..
2. If you are being forced to teach a particular method, learn all you can about said method.  Google it, research, figure out the best ways to teach it.  Do not resent it, make it ten times better so that it conforms to your teaching style.
3. Make it Fun-Keep your classes  fun and lively. No students want to come to a boring, rote, by the book class. Make your learning environment lively and exciting.]]> 2020-10-07 23:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812112844 wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812115898 Teachers need to understand that students are in an ESL class for a reason.  They are not going to be speaking fluent English the moment they step in the front door. 
1. Allow the use of native language in your classroom.  Students who are not proficient in English shouldnt be expected to speak English the entire time in an ESL class.  Students should also not be punished for not being fluent in English and using their native language in class.  
2. Sing, Sing, Sing-One way to help ELL learners with annunciation and pronunciation of the English language is to use silly songs to learn common phrases. The article suggest bringing a guitar into class and applying music to such silly songs but if you don't know how to play the guitar?]]> 2020-10-07 23:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812115898 wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812118913 The most important rules when meeting with an ELL's parents are knowing the parents cultural beliefs and backgrounds.  What might be normal and an everyday thing to you could be a revolting idea to their cultural beliefs.
1.Be understanding but also understood.  One should always have an interpreter involved wehn meeting parents of another culture.  Even if you are a little fluent in their native language, be sure that will be able to completely understand all of your reasoning.
2. Always start your meetings off complimenting their child.  Tell why they are excelling in your class and why they are a joy to teach!
3. Do not complain about their child, show concern.  If a child is a terror in your classroom, do not berate their parenting style.  Relay your concern to them about how this affecting their work and achievements in your class.
4. Be prepared! Have all evidence at hand to show accomplishments and things of concern. Practice beforehand so you can be prepared for anything that could challenge you as a question. Take a deep breath: you got this!]]> 2020-10-07 23:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/812118913 wayneschexnayder https://padlet.com/wayneschexnayder/Bookmarks/wish/818715309 1. You have a meeting scheduled with Anastasia's parents for after school; to disuss her struggles in your class.  At the last minute your interpreter has to leave school for an emergency.  How do you proceed, and what can you do to insure a smooth meeting?


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