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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…
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Below are handy reference documents listing the CCRSAE anchor standards for ELA.
For more information, visit the CCRSAE page.
ELA Anchor Standards (PDF)
ELA Anchor Standards (MS Word)
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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…
