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In the video series, From Awareness to Action: Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Adult ESOL Classroom, you will see a teacher demonstrating these elements of CRST:
A classroom environment that is inclusive, affirming, and equitable
Recognizing students’ diverse cultures and identities as…
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This video viewing guide accompanies the video From Awareness to Action: Culturally Responsive Teaching in Adult ESOL, Standard 3 CRST.
It was created to facilitate a more active, engaging viewing experience for you and your colleagues as you watch the video. While the discussion/reflection…
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This resource is comprised of two separate components: the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) document, and three overview videos.
First, the MA ELPS document—a revision of the Massachusetts ABE Curriculum Framework for ESOL. The MA ELPS integrate the College…
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Part 1 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview introduces the standards, why they were developed, what is new, and what has stayed the same. (SABES)
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Part 2 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview explores the organization of the MA ELPS document. (SABES)
See also: MA ELPS (Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards) - Document and Overview Videos for a review of the three videos in this…
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Part 3 of the Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards (MA ELPS) Overview explores the organization of the MA ELPS document. (SABES).
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This resource collection provides an array of materials and guidance to help you design coherent, rigorous instructional units and lessons that include measurable learning outcomes, optimize student interaction, support the needs of all learners, are guided by SLA principles, and are aligned to the…
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ESOL teachers, do these students seem familiar to you?
Sonya is great at grammar and vocabulary exercises but struggles to use new language in practice.
Abdul takes lots of notes but has trouble finding information later.
Ephraim understands a lesson one day but forgets it the next.
Pedro avoids…
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As adult educators, we know that students come to our classrooms with a wide range of learning challenges, but very few have a formal diagnosis. So, how do we better understand and meet the needs of all students, even in the absence of a diagnosed learning disability? Here are three strategies you…
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During this academic year, SABES and ACLS have worked together closely to update the ESOL curriculum planning templates, and to develop new review guides that will support staff in writing cohesive, coherent curricular materials (including scope and sequence, unit plans, and lesson plans);…
