Exploring Policies
UDL
Supports and Tools
Language Skills and Learners
Assessing ELLs
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When the ELL educator consults with the classroom teacher, classroom assistant and/or teaching assistant
What is 'nature of support' in ELL additional services
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What are the three goals of the UDL framework?
To guide learners with choices to become:
1) purposeful and motivated
2) resourceful and knowledgeable
3) strategic and goal-directed
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Language-learning tools and instruction should NEVER..
Replace one another because they should only be used for extra practice or enrichment when not in the classroom. Otherwise, you will lose valuable instruction time and connections
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The English Language Learning Instructional Support Plan Overview helps with..
.. Identifying students' strengths and needs in various aspects of language proficiency in order to establish levels of support needed and overall learning goals.
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What are three benefits of informal assessments in the classroom?
When teachers provide ongoing informal assessments, they can:
1) target the students' problem areas in detail
2) adapt their instructions and lessons
3) intervene and help with the students' stretches and/or 'learning blocks' earlier
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What three things should a student's AIP include?
Language assessment and proficiency, reasonable linguistic goals, and a specific support plan with strategies and nature of support outlined.
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What are the three principles of the UDL framework?
Educators should
1) provide multiple means of representation
2) provide multiple means engagement
3) provide multiple means of action and expression
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When providing Social-Emotional Learning in the classroom, educators can teach empathy and appreciation to the students. This is important because...
It will help students to build a classroom community and foster a culture of respect. Empathy will have a long lasting impact on the students, allowing their learning environments to fluorish.
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What are three main aspects of an effective lesson plan for ELLs?
There are a number of steps required from preparation to final product, but the main parts are:
1) Learning goals and standards are clearly identified
2) Key vocabulary is taught so students can understand the content
3) Instruction is scaffolded through additional supports to help students of varying levels.
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Based on the ELL Policy Guidelines, assessment should be designed to take into account...
The student's age and maturity, as well as their academic, cultural and social/emotional needs
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What is this image and what is its connection to language assessment?
This is an image of students completing standardized testing. It relates to language assessment as it is a good indication for some parts of language proficiency, but should not be the main method of assessment for any one area of development.
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What are the three initial steps to applying UDL in a classroom?
While situations vary, the main three steps are:
1) Define appropriate goals for attainment
2) Assess learners' needs as they will be unique
3) Evaluate barriers and challenges in the current curriculum
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Why should Districts employ ELL specialists as support?
ELL specialists can be closely involved with students' language assessment (initial and ongoing), planning of programs, reporting of progress and delivery of programs. Overall, the specialists will have the expertise to meaningfully work with the ELL students.
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What is the importance of teaching academic language to ELLs?
Academic language can help prepare students for success in post-secondary or careers. They need to explicitly learn this language because they may have difficulty mastering it and using it properly.
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What are three benefits of portfolios as assessments for ELLs?
1) Students can choose their own pieces of writing
2) Students take ownership over their learning in goal-setting and reflections
3) Students develop self-regulation skills