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.278How 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.Activating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.9.5k12 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.97k6 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.49.3k3 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.2615 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.653Supporting 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.10.2k60-Second Strategy: Double Circle
With a simple discussion activity that gets every learner in the class speaking and listening, teachers can help students boost conversation skills—and develop their opinions.27110 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.4.8kWhy Prior Knowledge Wins the Game
Although schools have been prioritizing discrete skills in reading instruction for years, education writer Natalie Wexler says building rich background knowledge could lead to more successful readers.362Teaching SEL Skills Through Stories and Poetry
When social and emotional learning is integrated into language arts, elementary students gain a deeper understanding of concepts like empathy and self-awareness. And they’re more engaged in reading and writing, to boot.344Preparing 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.16.2kWelcoming Newly Arrived High School ELLs
These strategies can help English language learners feel like they’re an essential part of the school community.3838 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Ideas for developing students’ capacity to understand and use discipline-specific terminology and the language used in instruction.22.6k