ESL Kids Songs. Wordnik. Using the Site to Teach English as a Second Language. Nonfiction Literacy and Current Events. Resources. Aiken Writing project. The Aiken Writing Project is sponsored by the University of South Carolina Aiken The Aiken Writing Project supports teachers as they incorporate writing and learning in their classrooms.
Based on the National Writing Project's "Teachers Teaching Teachers" philosophy, the Aiken Writing Project supports several activities each year in support of teachers, including an intensive Summer Institute for prospective Teacher-Consultants. Click here for more information. The Aiken Writing Project Dr. Lynne Rhodes, DirectorDr. English From the Roots Up, vol. 1 (printable flashcards) - Five J's Homeschool. Just English Explorer Magazine - Inspiring Kids to Learn English Using Magazine. Resources for those interested in teaching English in Italy.
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This strategy is usually used to support: Principle 3: Maintain and make explicit the same learning outcomes for all the learners. How can I make the lesson comprehensible to all students? 5 fun ways to use a Dictogloss in the EFL class. Listening is important.
Collaboration is important. Writing is important. Dictoglosses combine all of these these things to keep students' brains working in a foreign language. What is a dictogloss? I am glad you asked :) Dictoglosses are essentially dictation exercises where students work together to recreate a text. The teacher reads a text. SONGS Well, part of it means that you have to pick fun texts! DRAW AND TELL With lower students tell a draw and tell WITH the picture, and keept the picture up! MOVIES/TELEVSION Again, keep the level of the student in mind. Technology & Assessment. This web page provides links to publications, presentations, and support materials developed and maintained by Dr.
Helen Barrett, School of Education, University of Alaska Anchorage (retired). Listserv devoted to issues related to Electronic and Digital Portfolios, beginning July 15, 1998.
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Indeed, the report notes that MOOCs represent a “pivotal development” in the evolution of higher education and have the potential to revolutionise the way a centuries-old industry has operated. Resources for Parents and Educators of Kids in Grades 4 - 12. Hopelink Adult Education - Talk Time Topics. Hopelink Adult Education - Lesson Planning Ideas. If your browser does not support current web standards you will not be able to view this page as it was designed.
Please consider upgrading to a standards-compliant version. Allow several hours for planning, especially if you are new to tutoring. Decide what skill you will teach, keeping in mind your student's competency levels, goals, and interests. To help define the learning objective, complete this statement: “By the end of this lesson, my student will be able to-” Choose a variety of activities that include reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Some of the activities should be designed for review or reinforcement. Adult Education Content Standards Warehouse. About Overview | FAQ | Contact Us Overview The Adult Education Content Standards Warehouse (AECSW) is funded by the U.S.
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