Remove Language Remove Participation Remove Writing
article thumbnail

One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

eSchool News

It is shockingly difficult for most teachers to alter their language in this manner. At this stage, I am probably not thinking that much about the other students because I have asked the participating student to tell meand me alone. Every word matters. Only call on a student to Tell us, after every student has an opportunity to engage.

Culture 258
article thumbnail

How to help ESL students improve writing skills

eSchool News

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Not only do they learn a language but they also have to deal with other school subjects in it. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.

Writing 290
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

This ESL teacher ensures students learn the language–and feel the love

eSchool News

I try to make sure that my children and their families are assimilated here, that they’re participating in sports and everything, because if they assimilate, people will accept them more easily,” Testerman said. In the beginning, it means very basic language that you build on. It means helping newcomer students fit in socially as well.

Languages 286
article thumbnail

Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. For example, providing concept maps or graphic organizers, engaging learners in discussion (synchronous or asynchronous), or encouraging a reflective practice via a writing prompt.

article thumbnail

Video game design boosts students’ literacy skills

eSchool News

Students went through all the steps of creating a video game, including writing the storyline, creating characters, and building the world in which their game takes place. Additionally, the students broadened their vocabulary by learning language thats critical to their academic success.

Skills 230
article thumbnail

How Using AI Optimizes Instruction and Learning in Secondary Writing

Edsurge

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills. Through this writing process, they can have their own epiphanies.

Writing 189
article thumbnail

The Role of Writing in Communicative Language Teaching: An Investigation of an AI-Integrated Classroom Activity

Faculty Focus

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Languages 124