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TESOL English Language Bulletin- English language test for foreign nurses is made easier after just 4 percent pass exam 29 September 2016
- A bold new approach to English proficiency for kids: Lean on their first language 29 September 2016
- English language learners are the latest focus of the Department of Education under ESSA 29 September 2016
- In Arkansas, schools are supposed to teach in English. Here's how one district gets around it 29 September 2016
- Report: US Hispanics prefer English language TV shows by wide margin 29 September 2016
Tag Archives: elementary education
#GoodCallsHome: From Twitter Hashtag to Education Movement
Judie Haynes
I’m happy to introduce guest bloggers Rik Rowe, a secondary math teacher from Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA, and Anabel Gonzalez, a Grade 7–12 ESL teacher from Mooresville, North Carolina, USA. Rik and Anabel met on Twitter while chatting on #GoodCallsHome, a … Continue reading
Homework for ELLs: Help or Hindrance?
Kristen Lindahl
Homework and school have gone hand-in-hand for so long that it’s mostly assumed, if not ingrained, that studying outside of the classroom is an essential part of any schooling experience. Like any other part of education, homework trends have come … Continue reading
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Tagged as elementary education, evergreen, homework, Kristen Lindahl, primary education, secondary education, teacher education
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Multilingual ELL Children’s Literature: 6 Great Books
Shannon Tanghe
One recognized benefit of children’s literature is its ability to act as both a window and a mirror. A mirror in that it may offer a reader a reflection of oneself, which can be a form of validation that one … Continue reading
5 Characteristics of Highly Effective Classroom Teachers of ELs
Judie Haynes
Classroom teacher practices are key to the success of English learners (ELs) in elementary school. In this blog, I will look at the characteristics of highly skilled classroom teachers of ELs. I am inspired by an article by Christine Coombe … Continue reading
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Tagged as best practices, elementary education, evergreen, Judie Haynes, teacher effectiveness
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Becoming Bilingual in a Pre-K–5 Dual Language Program
Judie Haynes
Last Spring, I saw an article about the success of the Tulsa Public Schools Dual Language Academy for elementary-age children. I invited Laura Grisso, whom I met on Twitter, to write a guest blog about her district’s dual language program. … Continue reading
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Tagged as bilingual education, elementary education, evergreen, Judie Haynes
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Seesaw: Student-Driven Digital Portfolios
Tara Arntsen
I realize that since the bulk of my current teaching is done at the university level, I need to make an effort to explore what is available for teachers and students in other contexts. Having said that, I think Seesaw, … Continue reading
8 Flag Day Activities for Elementary-Age ELs
Judie Haynes
One of my favorite June lessons is based around Flag Day, which is celebrated in the United States on June 14th. Flag day is an opportunity to teach ELs about the U.S. flag at the end of the school year. The … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom activities, elementary education, evergreen, holiday activities, Judie Haynes
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10 Online Resources to Improve EL Literacy
Judie Haynes
Many elementary school ESL teachers are now looking at materials for their 2016–2107 classroom. During a recent #ELLCHAT discussion, we shared ideas for choosing materials for ELs. One of the liveliest discussions was about online resources. I’d like to … Continue reading
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Tagged as elementary education, evergreen, Judie Haynes, literacy, online resources, teaching reading
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Pull-Out vs Push-In ESL Programs in Elementary Schools
Judie Haynes
After lively discussions on the NJTESOL/NJBE member hotlist and during a Twitter #ELLCHAT, I realized that pull-out ESL vs. having ESL teachers push-in to the general education classroom is still a hot-button issue for practitioners in the field. I invited … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom management, elementary education, evergreen, Judie Haynes, program administration
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Teaching Young ELs to Blog: 4 FAQs
Judie Haynes
Blogging provides elementary-age ELs the opportunity to practice writing across the curriculum. Even beginning ELs can produce text to publish a blog. Many teachers blog with students as young as first grade. Here are four questions that I am frequently … Continue reading
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Tagged as blogging for education, educational technology, elementary education, elementary writing, evergreen, Judie Haynes
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