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Research has identified that four components—alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—are essential in reading development and essential in the reading process. To understand the underlying strengths and weaknesses that are affecting reading comprehension, ABE ELA teachers diagnostically…
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Reading Skills for Today's Adults (RSTA) is an online collection of leveled readings addressing various topics of interest to adult learners. Each reading has a collection of accompanying materials. The SABES ELA PD Team has created the following RSTA Navigation Guide to support your…
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The language is confusing--what is the difference between a learning difference, a learning difficulty, and a learning disability? And what should you do if you suspect you have students struggling with any of these challenges?
This curated collection of resources will help you to…
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Teaching pronunciation is one of the most interesting and challenging elements of English language instruction. The link below opens a resource collection that includes videos of webinars and instructional demonstrations, as well as practical activities and strategies for effective…
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Explore this collection of resources to deepen your own knowledge about building a culturally responsive learning environment, and apply this information to recognize and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges of your students in an inclusive ESOL classroom.
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Excerpted from a webinar in our Going Mobile series which highlights mobile applications for ESOL instruction, this video introduces Quizlet and many features you can use with your students.
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At the foundation of ESOL instruction are principles of Second Language Acquisition. This collection includes an overview of key SLA theories and a selection of instructional resources describing the effective application of these principles in the ESOL classroom.
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Curricula for ABE (or adaptable for adult learners)
U.S. Immigration Issues Impacting Our Communities (MA Unit Plan, GLE 8+)
High School Equivalency Curriculum Framework from the City University of New York
OER Commons digital library of lessons
Pennsylvania Adult Education Lesson Bank
Illinois…
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Topic: Vocabulary Instruction
Karen Greaves teaches financial literacy vocabulary, with activities that incorporate technology and provide opportunities for students to make connections to their own lives.
Video length: 8:39 minutes
Find evidence of the…
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Topic: Student Engagement using Digital Tools
Teacher Karen Greaves engages her students during a remote financial literacy lesson using digital polling and a digital whiteboard to foster student discussion.
Video length: 9:25 minutes
Teacher Brooke…
