Are you struggling to boost student interaction while enhancing language skills in your classroom?

In this special episode from our vault series, host Beth Vaucher explores essential cooperative learning strategies tailored for ESL and ELL students.

Learn actionable methods like Think Pair Share, Inside Outside Circle, Numbered Heads, and Showdown to transform your teaching approach. Discover how structured peer interactions can foster a supportive learning environment, enhance language acquisition, and build cultural understanding.

Beth shares practical tips on strategic grouping, using visual aids, and scaffolding to ensure every student thrives. Tune in and equip your ELLs with the tools they need for academic and linguistic success.

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Teacher, do you find it challenging to strike the right balance between offering support and nurturing students' independence in their language acquisition?

This episode of Equipping ELLs revisits a fan-favorite conversation with Dr. Lillian Ardell, an expert in linguistic scaffolding and oracy.

Together with host Beth Vaucher, Dr. Ardell unpacks essential tools for empowering ELL students, building equity in the classroom, and cultivating confidence among teachers.

Learn the true meaning of linguistic scaffolds, the importance of metalinguistic moments, and how to embrace a student-centered approach that prioritizes asset-based thinking. Don’t miss this inspiring dialogue that promises to reignite your passion for teaching!

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Welcoming English Language Learner (ELL) newcomers can be an incredibly rewarding part of teaching, but it also presents unique challenges.

In this episode, host Beth shares five powerful scaffolding strategies designed to help educators support their newcomer students as they adapt to a new language and learning environment.

By incorporating simple but effective techniques, teachers can bridge language barriers and build foundational skills that empower ELL students. From using visuals and structured vocabulary activities to integrating native language connections, these tips ensure that lessons are comprehensible, accessible, and engaging.

Beth discusses the importance of understanding each student's literacy background and explains why adapting teaching methods based on their prior knowledge can enhance their learning experience. The episode also explores ways homeroom and ESL teachers can collaborate to provide consistent, effective support.

Adding visual aids, implementing QR codes for listening, and using word banks for sentence practice are just a few methods covered. With these strategies, teachers can go beyond language basics and make content accessible to every student, creating a classroom that fosters growth and belonging.

Join us to gain insights on how small changes can make a significant impact on newcomer ELL students’ success. These scaffolding techniques will help you build an inclusive and empowering environment where every student can thrive.

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