In this online blended workshop, you will explore the four key elements essential to vocabulary instruction and learning in the ESOL classroom. These elements, identified through research by the Center for Applied Linguistics, are word consciousness; selective, targeted instruction; vocabulary-building strategies; and metalinguistic awareness. Through experiential activities, you will analyze how students learn new words in English. You will learn how to identify words for instruction and how to design and deliver effective vocabulary practice activities for both in-person and online classes, as well as how to integrate vocabulary instruction into your ESOL unit and lesson planning. 

• Module 1: Independent activities in Canvas  (3/24 – 3/31/25)
• Module 2: Virtual workshop on Zoom  (3/31/25, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
• Module 3: Independent activities in Canvas  (3/31 – 4/7/25)
• Module 4: Virtual workshop on Zoom  (4/7/25, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

Follow-up coaching is available through the SABES ESOL PD Team to support you in integrating new tools and strategies into your teaching practice. To arrange for a coach, please contact the PD Team Director, Dori McCormack, at dmccormack@edc.org. 

PLEASE NOTE:

• If you are interested in this topic, 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
• Before the course opens, registrants will receive a separate email with instructions on how to access the synchronous sessions via Zoom. If you do not receive these instructions, please check your Spam folder and/or email nruskin@edc.org.