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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Do instructional videos work better when the teacher is on screen? It depends. 18 January 2021
- TESOL Statement on Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona for U.S. Secretary of Education 18 January 2021
- The spring semester to come 18 January 2021
- Teachers Helping Teachers: Core Connections Webinar Series 18 January 2021
- 5 assessment policy recommendations for the Biden administration 18 January 2021
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Tag Archives: primary education
EL Teacher Self-Care: Setting Boundaries Between Work and Home
Judie Haynes
In December, 2020 I heard from many teachers who reported how stressed and burnt out they felt. One of my fellow NJTESOL/NJBE Executive Board members, LeighAnn Matthews, wrote on her Facebook page, I consider myself a pretty positive and upbeat … Continue reading
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Providing Inclusive Holiday Activities to ELs
Judie Haynes
Many elementary-age English learners (ELs) in the United States spend a good part of December discussing Santa, elves, and reindeer. They listen to stories about Santa and his trip around the globe. They make presents for their parents and participate … Continue reading
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Tagged as elementary education, elementary ESL, holiday activities, inclusion, primary education
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6 Scaffolds to Support ELs in a Virtual Classroom
Judie Haynes
According to my sources on #ELLCHAT, a Twitter discussion group for teachers of English learners (ELs), students are sitting in virtual classrooms during the pandemic, struggling to understand content-area information. It is critical for ELs to obtain comprehensible input from … Continue reading
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Tagged as distance learning, elementary education, elementary ESL, online learning, primary education, scaffolding, virtual classroom
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Engaging ELs Who Are Disengaged During Virtual Learning
Judie Haynes
If you are an educator of English learners (ELs) who is instructing your students virtually, you are probably having difficulty successfully engaging them. This is especially true if you have newcomers in your class. For online learning in virtual classrooms, … Continue reading
4 Pathways to a Culturally Responsive Virtual Classroom
Judie Haynes
Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is grounded in the idea that educators teach to students’ unique cultural strengths. A well-known author in the field of culturally responsive teaching, Zaretta Hammond, has provided professional development based on her book, Culturally Responsive Teaching … Continue reading
7 Virtual and Face-to-Face Activities for the First Week of School
Judie Haynes
As we go back to school this fall, many teachers are faced with changing school policies because of the COVID-19 pandemic. School districts that originally planned to go back full time to their brick-and-mortar buildings may have to change their … Continue reading
2020 Census: What Families of ELs Need to Know
Judie Haynes
The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone who lives in the United States. The information gathered by the Census provide statistics that affect funding for K–12 education and other community initiatives for the next 10 years. The … Continue reading
Supporting Families of ELs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Judie Haynes
Educators of English learners (ELs) are teaching remotely all over the globe. Many educators reported on a 20 April #ellchat entitled “Engaging & Supporting Families of ELLs during COVID-19 Pandemic” that their success is dependent on the partnerships they make with … Continue reading
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Tagged as coronavirus, covid-19, elementary education, family communication, family engagement, primary education
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