Chapter 10

In this chapter, we learned about a variety of different types of grouping and instruction within a classroom. The first type of instruction that we have learned is teacher-directed instruction which is where teachers have limited language interactions and students have limited knowledge of language levels. 

We also learned about heterogeneous grouping. This is in ELL classes where there is language input and language output. This is extremely important when working with ELL students because it allows them to work with their peers that are English only speaking and this allows students to learn from each other. 

Another really important skill that we learned about as teachers is to give corrective feedback. With this it is important to show repetition within the feedback so that students are constantly reminded of the goals they should reach. Teachers can also encourage learning by asking students questions. This allows students to reflect on their own learning and deepen their understanding for the concepts. 

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A lesson for integrated learning should be split into three parts; into, through, and beyond. This allows for meaningful learning to occur. 

Teachers also need to set specific language objectives as well as learning objectives. This allows students to understand where they should be at while talking about topics. 

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Below I have a couple of ideas that teachers can use to assess learning...

- semantic mapping: allows students to group ideas and as a teacher you can be thoughtful to when you use this assignment in relation to a novel 

- the KWL chart: this allows students to create and ask questions that they my have after the assinment, brainstorming semantic maps

- Wordsplash: great for vocabulary collection, this is necessary to express language in the content, also allows for students to make guesses

- Corners: students in all corners are given a task 

- Carousel Brainstorming: brainstorm at the beginning of a study, summarize at the end of a leanring unit

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Overall, these are some great tools to use in the classroom and especially us to help ELL students in the classroom as well!