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SIOP Benefit # 8: Enhancing Student Engagement Engaging English Learners in the classroom requires innovative strategies that captivate their interest and facilitate active learning. The SIOP model promotes engagement through interactive and collaborative learning experiences. SIOP Strategy Highlight: Think-pair-share and cooperative learning groups are dynamic methods to enhance student interaction and engagement. Not only do these catalyze community, but they also create natural opportunities for language development. Here are a few snapshots of how it could look: In a 10th-grade English class, think-pair-share can be used during literary analysis. This allows students to discuss and refine their interpretations of texts before sharing them with the larger class. In a 3rd-grade math lesson, cooperative learning groups can solve problems together, discussing strategies and solutions, which enhances mathematical discourse and peer learning. During a 7th-grade geography session, students can work in pairs to research different countries, sharing their findings in a collaborative presentation that promotes engagement and cultural awareness. For a look at how student engagement with pair sharing and group work looks, watch Dr. Kongsvik give a presentation to several hundred K-12 teachers in Myanmar on how it looks experientially. https://lnkd.in/enpzYV_d Join Dr. John Kongsvik and TESOL Trainers for an interactive look at how to master turn and talk and cooperative learning in any K-12 context. We can transform how teaching and learning occur at your school. Enroll in TESOL Trainers' English Learner Institute to experience the power of these strategies to boost student engagement. Our next sessions kick off on 03/27. Check out English Learner Institute for more information. #StudentEngagement #SIOP #TESOLTrainers #professionaldevelopment #k12teaching

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SENTENCE STRUCTURES IN INFORMATION TEXTS. How can identifying sentence level structures help you to teach information text writing more effectively and ensure there is progression across each year group? Thinking about sentences: Take a look at some examples of sentence structures that pupils in LKS2 might develop (see PDF). Top Tips: 🔺 Draw attention to different types of sentence structure that pupils might utilise in an information text. 🔺 Collect mentor sentences that pupils can use as a basis for developing their own sentences. 🔺Provide opportunities to spot different sentence structures in published texts, teacher created WAGOLLS, and examples of other pupils' writing. 🔺 Demonstrate how to deconstruct sentences and reconstruct sentences with pupils. 🔺 Ensure pupils have sufficient topic knowledge and topic vocabulary to be able to write more complex sentences. 🔺Create a series of activities to help pupils embed new sentence level skills (preferably in context) both in class and for homework. 🔺Create a year group plan which identifies the sentence structures that will be developed for each piece of writing. 🔺Provide activities for home learning to engage as 'reader as evaluator of writing' for nonfiction information texts. 🔺Ensure 'reading to learn' across the curriculum supports pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding of information texts, and helps them to develop as a writer by exposure to the genre. If you are interested in more resources, advice and training then check out the online course focusing on information texts. Follow and message us for substantial discounts for individuals and schools. Find out more: Information Texts Online Course https://lnkd.in/eeiYmP4y #PrimaryWriting #NonfictionWriting #TeachingWriting #KS2Writing #EnglishLeaders #PrimaryEnglish ICTWAND supporting you with developing pupils' academic achievement. Get in touch for primary school improvement support.

The Bay Area Writing Project, in partnership with UC Berkeley College Writing Programs, warmly invites English teachers and writing instructors to the inaugural Fostering Connections Conference on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at the UC Berkeley School of Education. This event aims to bring together middle school English teachers, high school English teachers, writing instructors at the college level, composition studies scholars, and graduate students who teach writing. We are accepting presentation proposals from Bay Area English teachers and writing instructors. For this inaugural event, the theme is "Fostering Student Growth: Supporting Students, Together." Some questions that proposals might address: - What does supporting students in the teaching of writing look like? - What strategies do you use to support/prepare students for the postsecondary world? - How do you support students' creativity and/or critical thinking? *The deadline to submit a proposal is March 15th, 2024.* Proposal Submissions: https://lnkd.in/gNttB3Gq Conference Website: https://lnkd.in/gMKjVtWX For further questions, please email teachingwritingconference@gmail.com.

I just completed another #CPD online session focusing on enhancing my skills in #teaching #AcademicWriting. During this webinar, I delved into key aspects to refine my teaching methods: - Revised essential components of the teaching and learning cycle, encompassing (1) background building, (2) text modeling, (3) joint construction, and (4) independent construction. - Explored effective strategies for building students' background knowledge through engaging activities and implemented a structured approach to emphasize crucial language elements. - Discussed the critical features of successful joint construction activities, essential for fostering collaborative learning environments. #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #Education #SkillsEnhancement #Teaching #Academic #Writing #GroupWork #EAP #TESOL

My recent engagement made me understand that collaboration improves student learning. I took part in a programme that was initiated to improve students' writing skills and English language engagement. The organization introduced the Peer Writing Workshop for students in grades 8 through 11. English teachers, a curriculum coordinator, and talented senior students led the programme. Teachers shared best practices for teaching writing through professional development. The programme included peer review and collaborative writing activities in the regular curriculum. Key components of the Peer Writing Workshop included: • Students wrote in small groups on different prompts, receiving feedback. • Senior students facilitated peer review sessions, helping younger students improve their drafts. • Students worked in pairs or small groups, improving their writing and teamwork skills. • Periodic writing competitions engaged students and boosted their confidence. The results were outstanding as students' writing skills improved. This was shown by higher assessment scores and increased interest in writing. Working together and leveraging students' strengths creates enriching learning experiences and better outcomes for all. #LinkedInMasterclassewithBright #Englishlanguageteachers #Artofwriting

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