Based on research from the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), this blended online workshop focuses on the four recommended elements of vocabulary instruction and how to incorporate them into ESOL teaching practice. A major focus will be on practical applications for in-person and online classrooms.
Please note: You will access Zoom and other support materials via Blackboard. You cannot access this online course through the SABES website. You will receive a separate email from Joanne Harrington at Quinsigamond Community College one to two days before the course begins with instructions on how to access the Blackboard course and Zoom session. If you do not receive these instructions, please check your Spam folder and/or email jharrington@qcc.mass.edu.
- ESOL teachers at all levels
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
In this blended online workshop, participants will explore the four key elements essential to vocabulary instruction and learning in the ESOL classroom. These elements, identified through research performed by CAL, are work consciousness; selective, targeted instruction; vocabulary-building strategies; and metalinguistic awareness. Through experiential activities, participants will analyze how students learn new words in English; how to identify words for instruction; how to design and deliver effective vocabulary practice activities for both in-person and online classes; and how to integrate vocabulary instruction into ESOL unit and lesson planning.
- Identify four key elements that inform effective vocabulary instruction
- Create language-rich environments and practices that promote word consciousness
- Select vocabulary words to target for direct instruction
- Teach and reinforce word-learning strategies that inspire student curiosity and increase student metalinguistic awareness
- Develop a comprehensive approach to vocabulary instruction
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
Familiarity with Zoom features (e.g., linking to websites and Google Docs from the chat for breakout room activities).
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