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English as a Second Language Chatboard

by Kim

Feb 7, 2013

I just used this free activity. It is a review game intended to stimulate student discussion and use of academic vocabulary, especially geared towards the Common Core State Standards. In addition, this is a perfect activity for ELL students, as it provides a fun and non threatening environment to talk.

Help with ESL questions for class project

by Diana T.

Mar 3, 2013

Hi, my name is Diana and I need to ask about 6 ESL related questions for a class project. They are: 1. Tell me about a belief you have about how students acquire and learn an additional language. 2. What theory/theories, theorists have influenced your teaching? 3. What trends do you see in students learning a new language? 4. Are there differences ...See More

Managing L1 side conversations in class

by Bradley8750

Mar 3, 2013

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has strategies for managing side conversations in ESOL classes in students' L1? I work in the HS setting, so I often encourage students to use their L1 when appropriate. However, I would like ideas about how to manage socializing/side conversations in L1.

Thanks!

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Ann I teach middle school so I have this issue too sometimes. I think the emphasis is on making sure the L1 use is appropriate. If it is necessary for transmitting academic information, like how they to complete the assignment then I am all for it. It becomes sticky when I don't understand their conversation however most of the time body language and v...See More

Mar 13, 2013

Ann I meant I'm not sure how it translates to high school.

On 3/13/13, Ann wrote: > I teach middle school so I have this issue too sometimes. I > think the emphasis is on making sure the L1 use is > appropriate. If it is necessary for transmitting academic > information, like how they to complete the assignment then I > am all...See More

Mar 13, 2013

by eleana

Apr 3, 2013

I am asking for help to find the topics that should be taught in kindergarten upto secondary in Mexico. I have to present a curriculum or school year project. But it is difficult when we are not surrounded by ´people who speak english every day after school hours.

ESL research project help

by busy teacher

Apr 15, 2013

My middle school ELL's have been learning about America's independence. I would like to have my students research their own country's independenc, but I cannot come up with any creative ideas for this type of project. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts, especially if you have every had your students do a project similar to this.

hst On 4/15/13, busy teacher wrote: > My middle school ELL's have been learning about America's > independence. I would like to have my students research > their own country's independenc, but I cannot come up with > any creative ideas for this type of project. I would > greatly appreciate your thoughts, especially if you have > every...See More

Apr 15, 2013

Independence project

by Joyce Walden

Apr 15, 2013

Not sure how creative but my middle school kids really like doing power points. I focus on the visual aspect of power points -- by that i mean a picture is worth a thousand words. my kids did a little research on their home country. I required 10 slides using transitions and layout templates in the pp program. I began with opening picture of map, s...See More

Master's Degree in ESL/ELL

by Anonymous

Jun 7, 2013

I just finished my 27th year teaching music and I plan to continue until my children graduate from high school (7 more years). I have started Master's degree programs in music but lost interest because they seemed so repetitive of my Bachelor's degree in music education. I need a Master's degree for several reasons. I am considering pursuing a Mast...See More

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Kelly On 6/07/13, Anonymous wrote: > I just finished my 27th year teaching music and I plan to > continue until my children graduate from high school (7 > more years). I have started Master's degree programs in > music but lost interest because they seemed so repetitive > of my Bachelor's degree in music education. I need a > Master's d...See More

Aug 8, 2013

demelzabunnyd On 6/07/13, Anonymous wrote: > I just finished my 27th year teaching music and I plan to > continue until my children graduate from high school (7 > more years). I have started Master's degree programs in > music but lost interest because they seemed so repetitive > of my Bachelor's degree in music education. I need a > Master's d...See More

Nov 12, 2013

what does HST mean?

by Laura

Jun 16, 2013

What does HST mean? IE...purchase of TESL course does not include HST

HST On 6/16/13, Laura wrote:

> What does HST mean? IE...purchase of TESL course does not

> include HST

Sales tax, in Canada. So it seems the course in question is a Canadian one and they are telling you that the tax will be added to the cost, in other words it is not already included in the price.

Jul 5, 2013

Students' behavior

by Daniela Renee

Jun 19, 2013

Hello, everybody!

I'm Daniela Renee, from Brazil. I've been studying in a course for english teachers and we have to discuss some questions which are important for each ourselves, students from de course.

Here, in Brazil, we have to deal with disiterested, agressive and indisciplined students. This situations is really common and...See More

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Bashir Nadim On 6/21/13, Daniela Castilhos wrote:

> On 6/19/13, massesl wrote:

>> Hi I teach ESL in the United States (elementary level), so

>> it's a little different - the students need to know English

>> in order to get by here - not just academically, but

>> socializing with other kid...See More

Jul 17, 2013

Sara Are they disinterested in all their classes or just in their English language classes? We have the same problem here particularly in our schools in very poor areas. We don't have a solution. I sometimes think the prevailing method of teaching here leads students to feel bored and become disruptive.

I've been to Brazil and to São Paulo. I...See MoreAre they disinterested in all their classes or just in their English language classes? We have the same problem here particularly in our schools in very poor areas. We don't have a solution. I sometimes think the prevailing method of teaching here leads students to feel bored and become disruptive.

I've been to Brazil and to São Paulo. I danced the Samba in Rio.... And loved your drink with white rum and lime but can't spell the word - Capihengas?

On 6/21/13, Daniela Castilhos wrote: > On 6/19/13, massesl wrote: >> Hi I teach ESL in the United States (elementary level), so >> it's a little different - the students need to know English >> in order to get by here - not just academically, but >> socializing with other kids and translating for parents. Of >> course we still have behavior issues (they are kids, and they >> like to take advantage of the fact that their teachers and >> parents don't speak the same language), and while they enjoy >> speaking English, some students aren't so motivated when it >> comes to reading and writing. I find it fascinating that > you >> are teaching in Brazil -I have had so many students from >> Brazil over the past 10 years. I find they really vary > in >> literacy skills (in Portuguese) and general academic >> preparedness, depending on where they came from in particular >> and what type of school they attended (Catholic for instance >> vs. public). I would LOVE to hear more about Brazilian schools >> - especially how they teach reading and writing. >> >> Anyway I guess I'm not really helping you. It would help to >> know - are these younger children or high school students? >> where in Brazil are you - large city? rural area? what type of >> resources do you have available to students - books you are >> using? computers? Ipads? Is this a required course or >> elective? What is your curriculum like - what does your >> school expect from students? >> >> They are many ways to approach discipline, depending on >> age,motivation and what type of support is available in > the >> school. I find discipline is best achieved when the whole >> school is on the same page. >> >> Anyway with more information, maybe I can help you more. >> >> >> On 6/19/13, Daniela Renee wrote: >>> Hello, everybody! >>> >>> I'm Daniela Renee, from Brazil. I've been studying in a >>> course for english teachers and we have to discuss some >>> questions which are important for each ourselves, students >>> from de course. >>> >>> Here, in Brazil, we have to deal with disiterested, >>> agressive and indisciplined students. This situations is >>> really common and it has been causing many problems for >>> everybody: teachers, students, society and the situation of >>> the education. I would like to know from other teachers >>> around the world who deal with this suituation what you do >>> in this case. >>> Wait your answers. > > Hello, > > I'm happy because I received a message from someone who is so far > from me. That's great for me because this is the first time that > I talked to someone who I don't meet by internet. Wow! I also > happy for your attention with brazilians: this is important for > us. Well, now I realized that I didn't help you so much. I teach > students from 8 to 16 years old. We live in São Paulo, the > biggest city from Brazil, but the schools where I teach are > located in a suburb. There are some resources like computers, > tv, retroprojector, datashow and textbooks. There aren't enough > textbooks, but we have a good amount and their title vary from > school to school; we also don't have internet access for students > and this also vary from school to school even if they are > public. Sometimes, I think we are lost when we have to answer > the question: what do we expect from our students? Maybe, the > problem is this: we don't have clear and objective ideas related > to our students. One of the school where I teach, teachers don't > work as a group. Each one does what he thinks is better. > Teachers don't go to work, because they can't stand student's > behavior, are sick or they aren't compromised. I've studied a > degree course and some fast courses like this I'm studying now. > The student's indiscipline is also related to the community > where they live which are violent. So, lots of teachers don't > know how to deal with aggressive and desinterest students.

Aug 4, 2013

Students who presents cognitive disabilities

by Silvana Silva

Jun 26, 2013

Hi,

I'm a English teacher here in Brazil, working in a state (public) school located in a poor area in São Paulo with 6- 13 year-old children. I've been observing that some children have considerable and prominent cognitive problems. As we have almost no help by the goverment nor the family (that are poor in different aspects not only fi...See More

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Joyce Different levels of proficiency are definitely a challenge. In my masters classes, my teachers use the word "differentiation". The concept is to teach the same content (using visuals, etc) and then you can change the "process" (work with a partner; small group; jigsaw strategy (each child is given a different word/sentence/paragraph in an article a...See More

Jun 26, 2013

Silvana Silva Hi, Joyce!

I really loved you seggestions, it seems to be very useful. Specially in case of changing the product depending on the proficiency level of the student, which I relate to the capacity demonstrated by each one.

I would like to ask you another thing related to my final course paper and which is directed to students who ...See More

Jun 27, 2013

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