Why Differentiated Learning Centers? In the bilingual or dual language classroom, it is imperative to incorporate a variety of activities that respond to students’ different learning modalities, varying language proficiency levels, and unique cultural backgrounds. Whether your day includes literacy, math, or bilingual centers, selecting activities that can be easily differentiated will ensure student engagement.…
We asked Really Good Teachers around the country to share some of their best teaching tips for working with ESL and ELL students. Not only were their ideas and activities fun, they have been proven to help students succeed. Try some of the tips below to assist your English Language Learners in reaching their full…
We are off and running with the Common Core Standards. With this in mind, have you checked out the Language Domain of the Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) standards? This great domain elevates the importance of English grammar, conventions, vocabulary in the classroom. It is essential for classroom and ESL teachers to understand this…