When working with English Learners, educators often hear such phrases as: Model. Watch your rate of speech and offer wait time. Use non-linguistic cues. Provide opportunities to build background knowledge. Have clear expectations and instructions. Check for understanding. Encourage development of home language. All valuable instructional strategies and key phrases that are often thrown aboutContinueContinue reading “7 Ways To Support English Language Learners”
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5 Ways to Change Homework Practices Now
The topic of homework is a hot button issue in education. Do we give it? Do we not? What do we give? How much? We all have read articles about children crying and fighting with their parents over homework. Homework should never lead to tears. If homework is to be assigned, then let it beContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Change Homework Practices Now”
5 Ways to Personalize Instruction
Personalization is here to stay. We have music apps that know our preferences and make suggestions based on previous selections. Workouts can be personalized based on height, weight, body type, and strength. Amazon and Netflix will choose items for you based on your browsing profile. When you walk into Starbucks, do you order a blackContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Personalize Instruction”
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