Small group instruction is a great way to address the academic needs of students, particularly those who have deficiencies that hinder them from making progress. However, knowing how often to use them as an intervention is key. The idea of […]
Peer Review Training for English Language Learners
Several years ago, I was given the responsibility of teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in a sheltered learning environment. Most of the students in the class were Spanish-speaking and had difficulty understanding rules, classroom procedures, and even how to complete […]
Project Based Learning and Vocabulary
As I continue to unpack the fundamentals of Project-Based Learning, I have begun to realize the very important role that vocabulary plays in this process. Without content vocabulary knowledge, it is likely that students will have difficulty doing their very […]
3 Ways to Manage ELL Collaboration During Project-Based Learning
As an educator who has been teaching for some time, I have assigned projects for my students on various occasions. Many of the finished products were absolutely amazing, showing that they were extremely creative and capable of thinking critically. Looking […]
Getting English Language Learners Started with Project-Based Learning
I knew that the moment would come soon enough, but I was still not quite ready when it did. My professor informed the class that we would need to design a project-based learning activity for our English Language Learners (or […]