New Patterns for Teachers of English Language Learners

New Patterns for Teachers of English Language Learners

1. New Patterns for Teachers of English Language Learners

   • New ways to enhance teachers’ skills sets
   • Strategy
     • “using practice as a medium for professional development”
       • Requires
         • A context of high quality model teaching
         • A process of deep noticing:
         • application appropriate to the observer’s skill level
       • Key Elements to Learning Through Teaching
         • Teachers
         • Staff Developers
         • School District
         • An effective lesson for English language learners includes:
           • Aligning with state standards
           • Demonstrating the use of language to develop content
           • Recognizing and drawing on student experiences (prior knowledge)
           • Allowing for multiple opportunities to demonstrate learning and mastery
           • Connecting to real-life application

2. Project called ExCELS (Educators x Communities = English Language learners’ Success)

   • Comprised of five components
     • ESL Learning Communities
     • Teacher-Parent Partnership
     • Training for Capacity Building
     • Teacher Mentoring
     • Technical Assistance for Classroom Support