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 …
Category: English Language Learners
Dec 05
Teaching Strategies For Analyzing Text: Complete Lesson
Source: Teaching Strategies For Analyzing Text: Complete Lesson
Nov 27
What Is Comprehensible Input? – Lessons – Tes Teach
Source: What Is Comprehensible Input? – Lessons – Tes Teach
Mar 09
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.
Aug 23
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
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.
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