Collaborative, inquiry-based K-12 learning places extraordinary demands on students' listening faculties. English learners at all proficiency levels benefit from strategy instruction that addresses the physical and linguistic features of attentive listening in academic contexts. In this interactive and practical institute, participants: 1) analyze the pragmatic demands of task-based lesson interactions; 2) explore key language functions; 3) explore strategies to infuse accountable listening tasks throughout lessons; and 4) receive print and digital resources to support effective implementation.
Teacher Educator, Author, Dr. Kate Kinsella & Associates
I have devoted my 30-year educational career to improving curriculum and instruction for English learners. My scholarly articles, research, ELD and literacy programs focus on accelerating academic and social achievement for long-term English learners and U.S. educated bilingual youths... Read More →
A critical component of ELD is teacher feedback on the accuracy of students’ spoken and written English. In this interactive and practical session, participants: 1) analyze misconceptions and practices that foster “fossilized errors,” persistent and stigmatizing errors reflecting a lack of linguistic knowledge; 2) experience respectful, productive strategies for responding to errors during various instructional formats; 3) observe how to foster linguistic awareness and coach students on accurate usage; and 4) review categories of errors, and learn strategies for prioritizing correction, while helping students become more skillful editors.
Teacher Educator, Author, Dr. Kate Kinsella & Associates
I have devoted my 30-year educational career to improving curriculum and instruction for English learners. My scholarly articles, research, ELD and literacy programs focus on accelerating academic and social achievement for long-term English learners and U.S. educated bilingual youths... Read More →
It takes more than curriculum and strategies to raise EL achievement. We must shift mindsets, raise expectations and empower teachers as professionals to continuously reflect and refine teaching for impact. In theory we know this. In practice, schools get stuck. Join us to lead the change. In this interactive session for administrators and teacher leaders, gain tools to empower teachers with five essentials to excel with ELs: (1) Asset Mindsets (2) High Expectations (3) Strategic Supports (4) Active Engagement, and (5) Reflective Practice. Learn specific ways to reframe deficit thinking and make high-expectations a reality in every classroom. Experience a powerful protocol to foster reflective practice and collective teacher agency for change. Leave with activities you will lead in your PLC, school or district to empower teachers to excel with ELs.
Tonya Ward Singer is a professional learning leader who helps K-12 educators transform teaching for equity and EL achievement. Teachers and administrators describe her work as groundbreaking, dynamic, practical, relevant, and impactful.Tonya is the author of bestsellers EL Excellence... Read More →
