Episode 85 - EL Class Structure and Vocabulary Instruction: A Peek Into My Classroom
A while back, I recorded an episode about how I structured my middle school class, and since I work at 2 schools, middle and high school, I wanted to offer you a little glimpse into how I structure my...
10 Okt 202316min
Episode 84 - Every Teacher is a Language Teacher. Here is Why!
Teaching multilingual learners requires great knowledge of language acquisition theory, teaching strategies, and methodologies. At the same time, it requires empathy, cultural awareness and openness. ...
3 Okt 202313min
Episode 83 - 5 Ways AI Can Help Save Teachers Time and Help Multilingual Learners
Artificial intelligence, or AI as we call it, has taken over so many areas of our life, and teaching is no exception. I have been waiting to share my insights into what using artificial intelligence m...
26 Sep 202316min
Episode 82 - How to Master Small Group Scheduling and Instruction with guest Kristen Vibas
Many teachers work with small groups of students and especially if you're in an elementary setting, making a schedule for those small groups can be one of the most challenging tasks of your entire sc...
19 Sep 202325min
Episode 81 - Unlocking ESL Success: The Top 5 Questions Every General Ed Teacher Asks
I frequently receive questions from my content area teachers about how to help English learners in the classroom. And those questions frankly are the same every year from how to help a newcomer to mor...
12 Sep 202325min
Episode 80 - Empowering English Learners: An Asset-Based Approach
The start of the new school year is typically extremely busy. There are new families registering students, students coming to their new schools, meeting their teachers and classmates. There's lots of ...
5 Sep 202315min
Episode 79 - The Power of Affirmations for English Learners and All Students
The new school year is here. And as I'm looking ahead, I reflect about what worked and hasn't worked before and how I can encourage and empower my students even more this year. I work with teenagers,...
29 Aug 202312min
Episode 78 - Starting Strong: Easy and Fun Icebreaker Activities for all EL Levels
Many teachers either are starting their school year soon, or have already been at it for a couple of weeks. And this time of year, when everything is full of fresh new energy, is a good time to go bac...
22 Aug 202311min
