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Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Teaching in Adult ESOL
This brief introductory video describes the key elements that comprise a culturally responsive and sustaining ESOL classroom. 
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From Class to Classify: Elements of Effective Vocabulary Instruction Part 2
This second of two videos provides a solid foundation to help you understand the four elements that create a positive learning environment and support effective practices for the instruction of vocabulary in the ESOL classroom.  
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From Class to Classify: Elements of Effective Vocabulary Instruction Part 1
This first of two videos provides a solid foundation to help viewers understand the four elements that create a positive learning environment and support effective practices for the instruction of vocabulary in the ESOL classroom.  
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How Do Adults Learn English? Introduction to Theories and Theorists
This brief introductory video focuses on some of the theories and approaches that have had the greatest influence on SLA as we know it today, with a particular emphasis on those that we believe have had the most impact on instructional ESOL practices.  
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Intro to the MA ESOL Professional Standards: Part 3 - The Standards in Practice
The third of three videos in this series shares ways to put the standards to use in your instructional practice.
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Intro to the MA ESOL Professional Standards: Part 2 - A Closer Look
The second of three videos in this series provides a look at each of the seven professional standards, including key revisions. 
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Intro to MA ESOL Professional Standards: Part 1 - Overview and Background
The first of three videos in this series provides an overview and background of the MA Professional Standards for Teachers of Adult Speakers of Other Languages.
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Limiting Teacher Talk and Increasing Student Engagement
ESOL instructors want to limit their own “teacher talk” so as to provide ample opportunities for student conversation and engagement. This video offers some examples and suggestions to help incorporate more interaction and conversation among students. (SABES)
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What NOT To Do When Teaching an ESOL Class
This video provides exaggerated examples of what NOT to do when teaching an ESOL course. Take a look and see if you can find them all. (SABES)
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Error Correction in ESOL Instruction
For teachers correcting English learners' errors, it helps to think about what to correct, when to correct, and how to correct. This video shows a teacher demonstrating several techniques that address these considerations. (SABES)
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