Curriculum, Elementary, ell, High School, Junior High, school

Teaching Ideas for Conversation Classes

Teaching a conversation class to English language learners can be both challenging and rewarding. As a language teacher, it's crucial to create an environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and practicing their speaking skills. One of my favourite classes that I teach is English Language Development. It’s a course for students who are learning… Continue reading Teaching Ideas for Conversation Classes

Curriculum, Elementary, ell, High School, Junior High, school

7 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Developing ELL Students

Developing English language learners have enough foundational language skills to fictions fairly well in the classroom. However, they still need supports, especially around academic vocabulary, language conventions, and new concepts and content. Here are some of my favourite ways teachers can explicitly support developing English language learners.language conventions: PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF FINISHED WORK Students at… Continue reading 7 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Developing ELL Students