11B) Supporting teacher collaboration and development
Learn instructional strategies in context (through modeling in the classroom, exemplar videos, lesson plans, etc.).
Glossary: Terms for Metalinguistic Transfer
This document is a response to frequently asked questions and answers about transfer in the classroom, and an explanation of many terms associated with it.Read More
Strategy Overview: The Classroom Audit
A classroom audit involves a non-judgmental reading of the messages conveyed by the materials and arrangement of the classroom as well as interactions through the lens of equity and diversity.Read More
Strategy Overview: Dual Language Instruction Assessment Rubrics
This collection of rubrics can support new and experienced dual language teachers reflect on their teaching practice and design meaningful instruction for Multilinugal Learners.Read More
Strategy Overview: Go-to Strategies
This is a compilation of instructional strategies that can be introduced in all grade levels, across all different content areas, to support English language development for Multilingual Learners. The document is organized into various sections including: Community Building Strategies, Interactive Strategies, Teaching Strategies, Student Learning Strategies, Vocabulary Strategies, Reading Strategies, and Writing Strategies.Read More
Discussion Questions: Facilitating Discussion of the Short Film – Immersion
This is a lesson plan to facilitate discussion of the short film, Immersion. Even though the intended audience is pre-service teachers, it is easily adapted for teachers and administrators of all experience levels.Read More
Short Film: Immersion
This short film takes on the perspective of a ten-year-old Multilingual Learner, Moises, to better help educators stand in the shoes of a student and understand what it feels like to be a newcomer in an English-only school environment.Read More
Guide: A How-to Guide for Teachers
This guide offers teachers critical information and questions to consider to improve instructional materials for Multilingual Learners.Read More
Guide: A How-to Guide for School Instructional Leaders and Administrators
This guide offers school instructional leaders and administrators critical information and questions to consider to improve instructional materials for Multilingual Learners.Read More
Framework: Designing Professional Learning Inclusive of English Learners
This website offers content and an explanation of core beliefs which teachers can explore to engage in Professional Learning about Multilingual Learners.Read More
Video: Practical and Proven Strategies for Teaching Young DLLs
In this video, Dr. Linda Espinosa and coaches from the Language Learning Project provide an overview of research-based strategies for supporting Multilingual Learners in preschool classrooms. They describe the benefits of bilingualism and bilingual education, how to partner with families to support language skills, and provide examples of instructional strategies to use in classrooms to build Multilingual Learners' home languages and English. In this video, you’ll also hear from other California educators about the best practices they use in their programs.Read More
Workbook: Code Switching – Why It Matters and How to Respond (Spanish)
This interactive Spanish workbook provides important information on code-switching: the use of elements from two languages in the same statement or piece of conversation. This resource explains how Multilingual Learners (MLs) engage in this practice, how common it is for MLs, and how educators can build on MLs' language by modeling and extending their statements.Read More
Workbook: Code Switching – Why It Matters and How to Respond
This interactive workbook provides important information on code-switching: the use of elements from two languages in the same statement or piece of conversation. This resource explains how Multilingual Learners (MLs) engage in this practice, how common it is for MLs, and how educators can build on MLs' language by modeling and extending their statements.Read More
Tip Sheet: Supporting Emergent Bilingual Children in Early Learning
This resource provides a checklist of promising practices to support Multilingual Learners, including how to support the home language and culture, vocabulary strategies, instructional adjustments, and hands-on learning. This resource promotes an asset-based view of linguistic diversity and helps teachers build knowledge of dual language development.Read More
Reflection Tool: Dual Language Learner Supports
This self-reflection tool helps teachers develop their self-reflection skills and think about how they are supporting Multilingual Learners in their classroom. Coaches and teachers can use the tool to review instructional practices, identify children’s strengths, and plan for next steps.Read More
Template: Self-Reflection Tool and Roles in Supporting Children’s Oral Language Development
This resource helps teachers reflect on the multiple roles they play in supporting children’s oral language development. The tool asks teachers about their use of practices such as maintaining and promoting conversations, asking a variety of questions, talking about books, and working with families.Read More
Video: Hands-On Work with Planning Tools for Personalized Oral Language Learning (POLL)
This video explains how administrators can support teachers' use of oral language strategies. By supporting teachers in planning, administrators can create a site-wide culture that values dual language learning.Read More
Video: Home Language Supports
This video highlights the importance of supporting the home language(s) of Multilingual Learners. This video supports teachers and administrators in developing an asset-based view of linguistic diversity.Read More
Video: Identifying Language Models
This video discusses how administrators can support Multilingual Learners by identifying a person who can serve as a language model. It also shows how family engagement can support dual language learning.Read More
