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This brief introductory video focuses on the purposes and benefits of different forms of assessment in the ESOL classroom, with a particular focus on how each form of assessment supports teaching and learning in different ways for all stakeholders in the ESOL program.
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This video provides a helpful introduction to the backward design approach to planning and explains why and how this planning tool is so powerful and effective.
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This brief introductory video describes the key elements that comprise a culturally responsive and sustaining ESOL classroom.
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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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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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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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The third of three videos in this series shares ways to put the standards to use in your instructional practice.
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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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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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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)
