English Language Learners
Discover ways to optimize instruction to address the needs of students who are learning English.
Using Station Rotation in PD for Supporting English Language Learners
Professional development built around learning stations can give teachers an idea of what school is like for these students.308
12 Fun Speaking Games for Language Learners
Every teacher has faced the struggle of encouraging students to speak. Here's a list of a fun activities to get your students to talking.96.6k
6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
We interviewed educators with decades of experience in teaching ELLs and tapped a network of experts and observers to find the strategies that work.49.4kHow Peer Teaching Assistants Can Support Multilingual Learners
Consistent interaction with fellow students who know what it’s like to learn a new language can offer multilingual learners essential support.2653 Strategies for Empowering ELL Students
Here’s how using strategies that link linguistic effort with content can engage and encourage middle school English language learners.3095 Playful Strategies That Reduce Language Learning Anxiety
We visited a classroom in Denmark to see how a playful learning philosophy can put students at ease and make language learning joyful and engaging.668Supporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades
Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.10.2k10 Strategies That Support English Language Learners Across All Subjects
Teachers of any subject can use these tips to help English language learners be more engaged and at ease in class.4.9k
Preparing for Cultural Diversity: Resources for Teachers
How can teachers prepare for diverse classrooms? There isn't a definitive answer, but there is a wealth of resources online. Discover some helpful links for teachers.16.2k
8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Ideas for developing students’ capacity to understand and use discipline-specific terminology and the language used in instruction.22.6kDo’s & Don’ts for Teaching English-Language Learners
In an excerpt from his book with fellow teacher Katie Hull Sypnieski, blogger Larry Ferlazzo looks at a few basic ways to reach students who are learning English as well as the subject at hand.12.9kWelcoming Newly Arrived High School ELLs
These strategies can help English language learners feel like they’re an essential part of the school community.386Activating Prior Knowledge With English Language Learners
Students learn better when they first access what they already know—and this plays a big role in improving English language learners’ academic literacy.10kThe Necessity of Having High Expectations
Conveying compassion for students while holding them to high standards can help improve equity in education.7.4k5 Ways to Ensure Clarity for ELLs
Teachers can build check-ins during instruction to gauge whether students understand the key points of the lesson.586
