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ExC-Ell

by Newbie

Aug 23, 2014

Anyone teaching vocabulary via ExC ell program?

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job outlook for ESL?

by pixie

Aug 21, 2014

As s substitute teacher one of my most favorite assigments was subbing for an ESL teacher. I thought, I would love to have a job like hers. I notice that the local community colleges also have ESL courses that could also potentially offer some job opportunities. I find myself looking at area college websites and comtemplating taking more courses to...See More

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Laurie Hi Pixie- this is hot area right now! I'm EL coordinator for a district with 900 EL students (3000 total students) and we have several teachers on a variance right now. It's not necessary to be bilingual but it certainly would give you even more of an advantage. Best of luck!

Laurie

On 8/21/14, pixie wrote: > As s substitute te...See More

Aug 21, 2014

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ELL Resources

by LJG

May 27, 2014

Hello, I am currently working towards my masters in TESOL and French. I live in Western NYS and my city experiences high numbers of refugees relocating to the area. For those of you with ELL teaching experience, what are some of the greatest obstacles you encounter as a teacher of ELLs and that you witness students experiencing during this transiti...See More

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John LJG: Please share with me your e-mail address and I would like to share with you a booklet on my methodology and philosophy of teaching ESL. I think that it might be of some aid to you. John

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On 5/27/14, LJG wrote: > Hello, I am currently working towards my masters in TESOL > and French. I live in Western NYS ...See More

Aug 20, 2014

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HELP!!

by Daniel

Aug 10, 2014

Hello,

I am enrolled in a Theory/Foundations of ESL and need to conduct an interview with a current ESL teacher. If you could answer these questions, that would really help me out!!

School/District/Grade

1) Why did you want to become a teacher?

2) Did you want to be an ESL teacher from the beginning?

3) ...See More

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Klay Hi, Daniel, If you think I fit for your research, I am ready to help. I am over 40 and began teaching ESL three years ago in my country. I have a former career in different fields.... I first worked as a substitute teacher and a contractor in state schools, which I might do again in the future (actually rather in private business and engineering sc...See More

Aug 20, 2014

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For Class

by Daniel

Aug 10, 2014

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What's it like?

by ILP

Aug 2, 2014

Hi,

Maybe DODDS in interested in hiring me as an ESL teacher. I am also certified to teach ELA and Library Media. What is it like working for dodds? Has anyone ever taught at a dodds school in Puerto Rico? What is one of the greatest places to teach?

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taking on coordinator role in a new school...

by Hoopsielv

May 5, 2014

Hi! I've been teaching ELL in my current school district for 14 years. My numbers go up and down but my current enrollment of ELLs is 14 students. We are located in a small town.

I accepted a job in the fall coordinating a program in a district 15 minutes away. This district has around 800 ELL students. They had a coordinator for a year a...See More

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Jenny Hi there - I enjoyed reading your post. Is your job title going to be ELL Instructional Coach? Or are you just dealing with compliance things? How many schools will you be helping? We too have close to 800 ELL students in my district, and I went from being a coordinator in one building to the ELL Coach for the entire district. I'd love to share sto...See More

Jun 2, 2014

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Hoopsielv Hi Jenny! It sounds like we have things in common! This district tested 893 students last year and there are 30 ELL teachers. My position involves supporting them, doing peer evaluation reviews, Title III grant work, arranging/leading staff development around ELL issues, and probably more as I go along. There are only 4 schools- an elementary, midd...See MoreHi Jenny! It sounds like we have things in common! This district tested 893 students last year and there are 30 ELL teachers. My position involves supporting them, doing peer evaluation reviews, Title III grant work, arranging/leading staff development around ELL issues, and probably more as I go along. There are only 4 schools- an elementary, middle, high school, and alternative learning center. But they are all bursting with students and a referendum for funding to build more didn't pass. I'd love to talk to you! I hope you see this message! Laurie

On 6/02/14, Jenny wrote: > Hi there - I enjoyed reading your post. Is your job title > going to be ELL Instructional Coach? Or are you just dealing > with compliance things? How many schools will you be helping? > We too have close to 800 ELL students in my district, and I > went from being a coordinator in one building to the ELL Coach > for the entire district. I'd love to share stories and help > you out! Let me know more about your job description. Thanks! > Jennifer > > > On 5/05/14, Hoopsielv wrote: >> Hi! I've been teaching ELL in my current school district >> for 14 years. My numbers go up and down but my current >> enrollment of ELLs is 14 students. We are located in a >> small town. >> >> I accepted a job in the fall coordinating a program in a >> district 15 minutes away. This district has around 800 ELL >> students. They had a coordinator for a year and she ended >> up leaving mid year. I was told by someone else that she >> was very strong willed and told the teachers that they must >> always do what she said. >> >> That being said, I'm looking for any advice. During the >> interview I asked what the teachers were looking for in a >> coordinator- they all looked at each other and someone said >> that they never asked them! Well, that's something I plan >> on asking right away as I get started. I'd like to be as >> much help to them as they need- there's a good mix of >> teachers with a lot of experience and those with just a >> little, so I'd like to meet them where they are comfortable >> and give them what they need. I'm no expert, that's for >> sure. But I'd like to become as knowledgeable as I can >> between now and when school starts. I attended a >> coordinator meeting on Friday near the state capital and go >> some good connections there. I'm familiar with WIDA and all >> the testing but want to dive more into that as well. >> >> Any advice or thoughts for me? I would really appreciate >> anything you can offer! Thanks!

Jul 17, 2014

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Praxis II ESL Study Guide just released

by Ace1

Jan 17, 2010

A new website called AceMyPraxis provides high quality Praxis test study guides and a Praxis forum for connecting with other test takers.

The first study guide AceMyPraxis is offering is for the Praxis II ESL / ESOL test.

I hope AceMyPraxis helps you to pass your Praxis exam. Please look out for more study guides being released ...See More

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marge On 1/17/10, Ace1 wrote: > A new website called AceMyPraxis provides high quality > Praxis test study guides and a Praxis forum for connecting > with other test takers. > > The first study guide AceMyPraxis is offering is for the > Praxis II ESL / ESOL test. > > I hope AceMyPraxis helps you to pass your Praxis exam. > Plea...See More

Jul 8, 2014

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MA TESOL---Lancaster University

by ToC

Jun 24, 2014

The Department of Linguistics and English Language (LAEL) of Lancaster University jointly organises a MA TESOL programme with CUHK.

The Department of Linguistics and English Language (LAEL) is ranked 9th in the world for Linguistics in the International QS rankings for 2014 (up from 10th in 2013). You can click on this link to find out mo...See More

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Introduction with a racial slur

by Jan

Jun 15, 2014

I really was shocked when a very sweet Teacher, who is in a position of power, introduced me as the teacher who teaches the kids who "basically just got off the boat". I was so speechless and the kids I teach are Spanish speaking and most of them are born in the US but their parents only speak Spanish. What was she thinking???? She has several degr...See More

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LG Hello, if I were you, I would absolutely confront the teacher. Whether or not she was "joking" and/or in the presence of students, this is unacceptable from someone in such a position. This is the exact kind of derogatory and racist mentalities and remarks that we as teachers strive to eliminate from our classrooms and halls, and to hear this spoke...See MoreHello, if I were you, I would absolutely confront the teacher. Whether or not she was "joking" and/or in the presence of students, this is unacceptable from someone in such a position. This is the exact kind of derogatory and racist mentalities and remarks that we as teachers strive to eliminate from our classrooms and halls, and to hear this spoken by an educator is a shock. Remind your colleague that not all students arrive in this country by peaceful means, too often being forced out of their native country by horrific circumstances that the majority of native-born Americans will never have to face. I worry that such a comment would slip out of her mouth in class and offend students or encourage this sort of racist behavior. Her statement also implies a trivialization of your hard work and dedication as a thoughtful ESOL teacher. As an educator, an agent of social justice, stand up for your students and yourself! Just because something happened in the teacher's lounge does not make it O.K.. Do not passively allow this behavior to continue, this is what we combat each and every day. I hope you have a smooth end to your school year and find time to relax this summer :)

-LG

On 6/15/14, Jan wrote: > I really was shocked when a very sweet Teacher, who is in a > position of power, introduced me as the teacher who teaches > the kids who "basically just got off the boat". I was so > speechless and the kids I teach are Spanish speaking and > most of them are born in the US but their parents only > speak Spanish. What was she thinking???? She has several > degrees in Education and I would have thought she would > have known better. I have members of my family who are > Hispanic too so that really did shock me. She actually > helps hire people at our school. I am sad that a person who > works with our children would say such a stupid remark and > in front of a new teacher. I really don't want that teacher > to think I say things like that. Should I go to the new > teacher and discuss it or keep my mouth shut?

Jun 23, 2014

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