Category: English Language Learners

Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development & Scaffolded Literacy

Although not updated since 2011, this site from Dr. Olenka S.E. Bilash at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, is an outstanding resource for  improving teaching and learning, and improving second language education. https://sites.educ.ualberta.ca/staff/olenka.bilash/Best%20of%20Bilash/vygotsky.html Scroll down to see an example of how the ZPD might relate to the development of reading.  Note the scaffolding/Gradual Release …

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Teaching Strategies For Analyzing Text: Complete Lesson

Source: Teaching Strategies For Analyzing Text: Complete Lesson

What Is Comprehensible Input? – Lessons – Tes Teach

Source: What Is Comprehensible Input? – Lessons – Tes Teach

Why Talk Is Important in Classrooms

Content-Area Conversations: How To Plan Discussion-Based Lessons For Diverse Language Learners, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Carol Rothenberg (2008). ASCD.

Language Objectives: The Key to Effective Content Area Instruction for English Learners | Colorín Colorado

Source: Language Objectives: The Key to Effective Content Area Instruction for English Learners | Colorín Colorado

Grammar Rock

Grammar Rock Still Rocks!  Find more schoolhouse rock on youtube!  

Comprehensible Input: Meaning First!

Stephen Krashen demonstrates comprehensible input Want to know more?  Research the topic of language acquisition. More video of Dr. Krashen’s presentations are posted on youtube.