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What is scaffolding? Dr. Cynthia Lundgren explains what scaffolding is and provides examples of how teachers can help newcomers access content with limited language proficiency.
Building on background knowledge Kristina Robertson describes why drawing on students’ existing background knowledge is an effective strategy for content instruction.
Language and Bloom's Taxonomy Dr. Lundgren describes why it’s important for ELLs to understand how language functions in an academic setting.
Preschool for ELLs: Family Involvement Dr. Palacios describes ways to make ELL families feel welcome in the preschool setting and suggests literacy activities that parents can try at home.
Parents and bilingualism Dr. Diane August discusses the importance of encouraging parents to maintain their family’s home language.
Language acquisition for ELLs Kristina Robertson explains why including language acquisition is important in ELL professional development.
Vocabulary: Bricks and mortar Dr. Cynthia Lundgren discusses the concept of “bricks and mortar” when thinking about effective vocabulary instruction for ELLs.
