In this workshop, you will learn strategies and techniques for teaching English grammar and maximizing opportunities for learners to practice and use new language forms in meaningful, authentic contexts.
Please note: This course will take place in Blackboard, where you will find all virtual session information, course materials, and additional resources. You cannot access the online course from the SABES website. You will receive a separate email one to two days before the course begins with instructions on how to access the Zoom session. If you do not receive these instructions, please check your Spam folder and/or send an email to nruskin@edc.org.
- Instructors of English learners at all levels
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
In this experiential learning workshop, we explore strategies and techniques to contextualize grammar instruction in meaningful content and to maximize students’ practice and use of new language and forms. The facilitators share a variety of ways teachers can present targeted grammar points that align to the MA ELPS; create activities for ample student practice and authentic language use; and promote students’ metalinguistic awareness through reflection and analysis. Through two facilitated virtual sessions and two self-directed online modules, this professional development opportunity includes a combination of presentation, exploration, discussion, and hands-on practice and application in the ESOL classroom.
- Module 1: Independent Preliminary Activities: Thurs., 5/16/24, 8:00 a.m.
- Module 2: Facilitated Virtual Session 1: Thurs., 5/23/24, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Module 3: Independent Activities/Application of Learning into Practice: Fri., 5/24/24 – Thurs., 5/30/24
- Module 4: Facilitated Virtual Session 2: Thurs., 5/30/24, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
The total number of professional development hours for the course is 6.
Teachers are invited to seek out follow-up coaching from SABES on the implementation of any of the practices covered in this course. Contact ESOL PD Center Director, Dori McCormack, at dmccormack@edc.org for more information.
This course is not available for recordings only. If you are interested in any of these topics but are unable to attend all of the sessions as outlined here, please see our resource collection on the SABES website at https://sabes.org/pd-center-resources/34.
- Contextualize grammar lessons in meaningful content
- Gradually release the responsibility for learning grammar to students
- Design activities to maximize student practice and meaningful use of grammar forms
- Promote students’ metalinguistic awareness
- Outline a contextualized grammar lesson with workshop elements for in-person or remote instruction
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
Ability to participate in Zoom virtual sessions.
Participation in the first, asynchronous module is required.
United States
