Episode Summary
Mastering EL curriculum can be one of the most difficult situations as an EL teacher. As I was planning this episode out, I looked at all the things we talk about on this podcast. That is a lot! From EL newcomer teaching and all that is related to that, how to teach grammar and vocabulary, where to find materials, different teaching strategies and tips, teacher collaboration, ELs in regular education classrooms, and so many more topics. And since this podcast is for all of you involved in teaching multilingual learners, I wanted to make sure your voices are heard.
On a daily basis, I received several emails that share your current biggest struggles as a teacher who works with EL students. I read every single email. And although I don’t always have the time to respond to you personally, I take all things you tell me to heart and to mind. And after going through the questions, I began to see a pattern. Many of them fall under similar umbrellas. So let’s do a little Q and A, shall we? I picked the most frequently repeated questions during the last few months, and I’m answering them in this episode. Today, we will talk about newcomers and newcomer curriculum, classroom management, and class setup. I know that if 2 or 3 people are asking the question, many others are likely wondering the same thing.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- Common struggles faced by teachers regarding curriculum planning
- Details on the content covered in my curriculum guide (essential questions, objectives, vocabulary, grammar structures, etc.)
- Challenges faced by teachers in supporting middle school EL students and structuring class time
- Importance of structuring lessons in a predictable way for all students
Resources Mentioned:
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- 1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session
- Essential Lesson Plan Bundle
- EL Curriculum Guide Grades K-5
- EL Curriculum Guide Grades 6-12
Related/Previous Episodes:
- Episode 29 – How can having a newcomer curriculum guide save you time
- Episode 8 – 3 step roadmap
- Episode 17 – A peek into my middle school ELL classroom
- Episode 85 – A peek into my high school ELL classroom
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