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The ELA FOCUS Reflections, available as embedded tools in the ELA Proficiency Guide and as separate documents on this page, provide one means for teachers to self-assess their practice in relation to the ABE Professional Standards. Teachers check off areas that they would like more information…
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ELA Self-Evaluation Tool (ELA-SET) is an online tool that offers an opportunity for MA ELA teachers to reflect on their ELA practice by responding to 30 items. Each item is aligned with an ABE Professional Standard, and teachers receive scores that indicate which Standards seem to be …
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The primary goal of the Integrating Digital Literacy and Problem-Solving into Instruction project was to accelerate learning for adult students by improving their use of technology to solve problems and communicate with others, while increasing their digital literacy. The lessons in this packet…
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Language has a profound influence on how people think about the world as well as how they move through and engage with it. The BBC Future article "The Weird Way Language Affects Our Sense of Time and Space," written by Mariam Frankel and Matt Warren, the co-authors of Are You…
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There are many ways to learn about teaching, and sometimes watching other teachers model effective practices is extremely helpful. Here is a collection of classroom-based teaching videos showing activities, techniques, and approaches in the ESOL classroom. Topics include strategies for…
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Texts that adult learners read for instruction should be at an appropriately complex level and relate to the unit topic. Care should also be taken to ensure that the presentation of the text, even if oriented towards children (e.g., through pictures, language) can still speak directly to adults…
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This LINCS collection shares materials from OCTAE's ESL Pro initiative and offers evidence-based resources to enhance the impact of adult English learner (EL) instruction nationwide and in your community. Each topic-driven suite of resources includes an issue brief, an online learning…
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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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Artificial intelligence has taken a great leap forward with the recent unveiling of ChatGPT, a powerful AI generator unlike anything we've seen to date. The news is abuzz with articles about the "shadow side" of ChatGPT, which has become apparent to numerous journalists who were offered…
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The resources listed below will assist teachers in developing ELA lessons and units that are culturally responsive. The content can help inspire ELA students during Black History Month and throughout the year.
Race, Racism and Racial Justice Resources
The New York Times has curated a…
