Week 8: Michele, Ericka and Spencer) This article was retrieved using a search on Diigo. It can be accessed using this link http://www.rtinetwork.org/learn/diversity/response-response-response-i...
http://www.academypublication.com/issues/past/tpls/vol02/05/01.pdf In recent years there has been a demand for highly qualified foreign language teachers in "critical need languages," Arabic, Chin...
(Week 9: Ashleigh and Jennifer) This journal article is accessible through the link provided by the UMUC Library. The article 'Co-Teaching to Support ELLs' explains the importance of co-teaching...
This article brings to light an important difference when considering specific reading issues faced by subset populations of struggling readers. For ESOL and L2 readers, background knowledge can p...
This video focuses on Language Dives which are helpful to all students; especially those in the ELL program. In my group, Spencer has set a goal to improve his ELL students comprehension which sho...
This is a Google slides and drive folder outlining techniques to promote spontaneous conversation in the target language and to scaffold students toward mastery of interpersonal speaking skill targ...
https://diigo.com/0bjr6v This article provides instructional strategies for language arts teachers trying to teach writing to their students. While it is well-known that teaching by example is an ...
(Week 9: Maia and Shawntel) http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.umuc.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=2&sid=e170a0cb-a31d-4969-a5e3-cb7f75039f80%40sessionmgr4008 This journal article is accessible ...
https://youtu.be/SDs4gr0pYrw In Ontario, schools have raised their test scores and graduation rates by providing resources such as full-time student success teachers, who help English-language lear...
http://quizlet.com/ Quizlet is a tool that allows teachers to create flashcards, (mock-up) tests and study games. When designing activities, teachers can add pictures and voice over. Teachers can ...
Flippity allows you to create Jeopardy-type Quiz Shows from spreadsheets. There's a template that you need to use and you can change the categories, the questions and the answers. You can have as ...
http://webphysics.iupui.edu/papers/jcst_warmup_paper.pdf This is Lauren's selection for this week. Although not everything described in this article applies necessarily to all subjects, the idea...
This resource is a little different than the ones mentioned below. This is more focused as a "brain break" as a transition into content areas. Back to back content areas tend to tire out or have st...
http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy.umuc.edu/10.1016/j.compedu.2009.09.019
http://www.flocabulary.com/ This website offers educational rap songs and rap videos. You can start a free trial that lasts 30 days, but there is a fee for individuals and better pricing for sch...
This is a Google slides and drive folder outlining techniques to guide students in the writing process from start to finish to promote strong self-editing skills and build proficiency in meaningful...
(Week 7: Ashleigh and Jennifer) This journal article is accessible through the link provided by the UMUC Library. The article 'Strategies to Guide ELLs in Learning Math' provides suggestions on ...
This article articulates concrete strategies to help students who are intimidated by the idea of essay writing. It discusses how audio recorders and talking through ideas while an instructor transc...
