Open Discussion Forum

  • 1.  ESL teaching method

    Posted 05-15-2023 04:21 PM

    Up to this point, our school has been using children literature and related activities to develop English as a Second Language in our students. We are wondering if we should explore using a program . Anyone has an experience to share or a recommendation to make?



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    Jacinthe Julien
    program coordinator
    French International School
    PA
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  • 2.  RE: ESL teaching method

    Posted 05-17-2023 10:48 AM

    Jacinthe, There are some frameworks you can use in conjunction with what you are already doing. I would look at the SIOP models, the UDL Framework, and the Science of Reading. I would look at Colorin Colorado, which I provided, which includes research-based approaches for ESL students. 

    Here are some links.

    https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

    https://cal.org/siop/about/

    https://fcrr.org/reading-success


    https://www.colorincolorado.org/teaching-english-language-learners



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    Mirta Ramirez-Espinola, EdD
    Adjunct Faculty
    GCU, IWU, SWU
    Texas
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  • 3.  RE: ESL teaching method

    Posted 05-19-2023 07:33 AM
    Thank you Mirta. 

    Jacinthe Julien 
    Director of Admissions
    French Program Coordinator PK-K


    French International School of Philadelphia
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