Episodes
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Project-Based Learning: A Beneficial Approach for English Language Learners
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Project-based learning is a popular teaching practice built around student-driven projects, done either independently or collaboratively, that are often shared with one or more groups of students. This way, students are encouraged to learn by doing, which may lead to more interest, excitement, and energy in the classroom.
The question is, can this practice apply to ELL students, too?
Monday Nov 25, 2019
3 Strategies for Teaching English Learners Academic Language
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
A common misconception among teachers is that if a student can speak English fluently, he or she does not need extra accommodations in order to grasp the curriculum. In reality, many students struggle with academic language because their exposure to language outside of school does not include advanced words and phrases.