NEW: May, 2015
Integrated Content (ICB)
According to Herrera and Murry (2011), the Integrated Content-Based (ICB) Method of Instruction “is a means of providing content-based second language instruction using academic thematic units” where the “theme of the unit provides a context for academic and language development” (p. 231). This style of instruction provides CLD students the opportunity to interact with a “variety of language concepts [in] a topic area that is interesting and worthy of study, thereby giving meaning to the language” they are learning (p. 231). Grounded in the communicative approach, ICB emphasizes
- Communication
- The authentic use of literacy in content
- The cultivation of all literacy domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) (p. 232).
For more information about ICB from an international perspective, check out the Teaching English Website from the British Council: BBC - http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/content-based-instruction
Sheltered Instruction (SIOP):
As the Herrera and Murry (2011) quotation above highlights, Sheltered Instruction does not emphasize “basic skills curriculum or focus on the development of discrete language skills in isolation, as does segregated skill instruction” (p. 272); nor does it teach language skills as part of themed units as with integrated content-based (ICB) instruction. Sheltered Instruction follows the scope and sequence of the grade-level class. Because of this, there are numerous variations of this approach, such as specifically designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE) and the sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP). While SDAIE is relatively popular in practice, Herrera and Murry (2011) contend that SIOP is the “most developed, explicated, and researched” (p. 273). Therefore, in the subsequent modules, you may find SIOP referenced or emphasized more heavily.
Here is a Sheltered Content Lesson Template: (CSU Global)
https://portal.csuglobal.edu/fileman/files/schoology/courses/content/OTL565/spring2014c/courseFiles/Planning-a-Sheltered-Content-Lesson-Template-.pdf
To learn more about Sheltered Instruction, check out the resources at the following Web site: http://ell.nwresd.org/node/42
NEW: January, 2015
Have your students take this quiz to get a better idea of their "Learning Style":
http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-assessment
Then, go to this site to find tools that engage each learning style.
www.mindtools.com
NEW: November, 2014
Technology Trends for Teachers in 2014
Teaching Tolerance
Balancing Learning Standards
National Education Association-Articles for New Teachers
Professional Learning Environment- http://www.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eP26eb0a
Includes: Tool, Summary/Purpose of Tool, Rationale based on Research, Supportive Research, and Integration Ideas
Time and Learning
http://www.timeandlearning.org/?q=classroom-time-analysis-tool-0
Identify areas of the class period that are not used in the most effective and efficient manner.
This is a classroom management tool that ensures each moment you give to students is used adequately
Sisman, G. (2010). Classroom management and classroom discipline problems. Retrieved from
http://www.academia.edu/432454/A_Qualitative_Study_on_Classroom_Management_and_Classroom_Discipline_Problems_Reasons_and_Solutions_A_Case_of_Information_Technologies_Class
Lack of motivation, breaking the rules and routines, lack of infrastructure, insufficient time management, ineffective classroom environment, and lack of interaction in classrooms.
I start the clock during a given period of the day and track each segment from the entry ticket to the exit ticket. I am looking to see that my lessons are changing and engaging each 10-15 minute segment of a 66 minute class period.
Visuwords
http://www.visuwords.com/
Students get tired of vocabulary words on the blackboard.
Students are more engaged with vocabulary when they can use the interactive site to play with the words and expand the meaning.
Constantinescu, A. (2007). Using Technology to
Assist in Vocabulary Acquisition and Reading
Comprehension. Retrieved from http://iteslj.org/Articles/Constantinescu-Vocabulary.html
New vocabulary words are put in the sites search engine and students can manipulate the spider web like result.
Wikispaces classroom
http://www.wikispaces.com/content/classroom
On-line space that my Language Arts students could use to write essays and get feedback from other students.
My students often create written work that should be peer reviewed.
Kharbach, M. (n.d.). Teachers guide on the use of wikis in education. Retrieved fromhttp://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/07/teachers-guide-on-use-of-wikis-in.html
Each Wikispaces classroom is student-centered and aids in peer reviewed material. Students would check into site once a week.
Tweet A Vote
https://twitter.com/Tweet_a_Vote
Multiple choice questions are posed to students who use social media to answer.
This is used as entry ticket to gauge knowledge level entering a lesson.
Leicht, G. (2014). Should teachers be using social media in the classroom? Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/social-media-valuable-tool-teachers/
Student engagement is heightened with this tool. Although I have found it takes some time to teach students to only spend 10 minutes on activity.
CNN Student News
http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/
Students get a daily dose of world news each day and answer Costa’s level 2/3 questions to garner understanding
Students learn new vocabulary, keep a journal, and do research on news worthy topics.
USA Today. (2014) Using the Newspaper in your classroom. Retrieved from http://www.usaweekend.com/assets/pdf/RZ150147115.PDF
These news clips are played 3 or 4 times a week and include daily questions that check for understanding of the material.
NEW!! (1/13/2015) Visual Learning tools! Create your own visual lessons or use existing videos and add your own flair:
http://www.knowmia.com/howto I love this program as it is ever growing in content and usability. Create a lesson and you can use it on your iPad or projector. It has a data base of thousands of videos so you won't have to re-invent the wheel unless you really want to do so.
https://edpuzzle.com/ Takes any video off the internet and turns it into an interactive lesson for a teacher. The tools are easy to understand and you can even add a quiz!
Content courtesy: https://www.schoology.com/course/203300358/materials/discussion/view/203300646
Resources: Herrera, S. G., & Murry, K. G. (2011). Mastering ESL and bilingual methods: Differentiated instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. Boston, MA: Pearson.
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