English Language Learners January 31, 2011 Elk Island Public Schools Dianne Molzan.
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Transcript of English Language Learners January 31, 2011 Elk Island Public Schools Dianne Molzan.
Presentation Outline
Purpose of Benchmarks
Understanding BICS and CALP
Who, When and How to use Benchmarks
Photo Story 3
Wiki
Purpose of ESL Benchmarks
• Provide descriptions of language ability demonstrated at each proficiency level
• Support initial identification of language proficiency level
• Guide effective instruction and program planning for English language learners
Purpose of ESL Benchmarks
The Benchmarks support teachers in:
• monitoring and reporting progress
• planning for explicit language instruction within everyday classroom learning
• communicating with students and parents to develop an understanding of language proficiency
Activating Prior Knowledge
• If everyone understands kind, why is it important to know, understand and use other words?
• Kind can mean more than “nice”. It also means: type, manner, style, nature, form, hue, category, class.
• Why is knowing words have multiple meanings important?
• Why is it important for teachers to understand varying degrees of language proficiency?
Cummins’ BICS and CALP
BICSBasic Interpersonal
Communication Skills
CALPCognitive Academic
Linguistic Proficiency
takes 1 or 2 years to acquire takes 5 to 10 years to acquire
social language academic language
high-frequency vocabulary low-frequency vocabulary
simple language structures complex language structures
context embedded(e.g., meanings are concrete and supported by extra-linguistic cues such as gestures, objects and actions)
context reduced(e.g., meanings are abstract so extra-linguistic cues are not readily available and must be constructed through scaffolded language)
Concrete contexts abstract contexts
Often low-pressure situations Often high-pressure situations
Cummins’ BICS and CALP
Language Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Social (BICS)
Academic (CALP)
• At the lower proficiency levels, students rely on BICS.
• As they gain proficiency, they steadily acquire CALP and they rely more and more on CALP for their academic success.
Linguistic
Understanding and using:
vocabularylanguage conventions (grammar, punctuation and spelling)syntax (e.g., sentence structure)
Strategic
Using techniques for:
overcoming language gapsplanning and assessing the effectiveness of communicationachieving conversational fluencymodifying text for audience and purpose
Understanding how ideas are connected through:
patterns of organizationcohesive and transitional devices
Discourse
Having awareness of:
social rules of language (e.g., formality, politeness, directness)nonverbal behaviourscultural references (e.g., idioms, expressions, background knowledge)
Socio-linguistic
Communicative Competence
“the ability to recognize and produce authentic and appropriate language in social and academic settings”
Who can use the ESL Benchmarks?
• All teachers of English language learners• ESL coordinators, consultants and specialists• Resource teachers• School administrators
When are the Benchmarks used?
Ideally, the Benchmarks will be used for:
•intake assessment to establish initial language proficiency, appropriate programs and instructional starting points•language proficiency levels at each reporting period •monitoring of language proficiency throughout school year
Screening before Registration
IRegistration:If the student is English as a Second Language, complete the ESL Registration Form. Check:
o Other languages spoken at homeo Interpreter required for Intake and conferenceso Book appointment with school Intake Team (ESL)
School Intake:Admin. Team member welcomes students and familySchool Intake Team (ESL) completes Student Intake Information Form with family of student. Student should be present, if appropriate. Book interpreter if necessary. Allow 30 minutes.Review ESL Registration Form School Intake Team (ESL) schedules a time for student to complete Assessment Screen. School Intake Team (ESL) determines levels and appropriate assessments for the student based upon information gleaned during the interview.Orientation to school (including tour of school).
School Quick Screen: Purpose: to determine class placement, establish baseline data and gather instructional starting points.Results should be summarized and communicated to teachers and staff working with the student.May include:Reading running record, decoding, assessment and reading comprehension Writing composition (English)Mathematical computational skillsInformal conversation on topics of student interest and/or curriculum content
Placement/Program:Elem. Classroom placement to be determined based on information gathered during school screen.Jr. High and Sr. High timetable should be assigned only after results of school screen,Student and family should be advised of recommended Special Education coding (if applicable), placement suggestions, programming modifications and timetable.
Reporting
Use the Benchmarks to assist you in writing comments related to language proficiency for individual students.
• In his writing, Hassan uses the new vocabulary that he has learned. He writes in simple sentences and adds some detail. He can sequence his ideas logically.
• Shujin speaks using familiar words. She speaks in short one to four word phrases and simple sentences. She asks and answers simple questions.
My Summer with ELL Adults
Canadian Teachers Federation Project Overseas
http://projectoverseas.wikispaces.com/
2 billion use internet
5 billion use cell phones
Photo Story 3
Capture memoriesCreate slideshows using your digital photos. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures
Bring photos to life Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions
Share your stories Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your TV, a computer, or a Windows Mobile–based portable device
What is a WIKI
•A wiki is a web site that lets any visitor become a participant
•All you need is a computer with an Internet connection
•A wiki is continuously “under revision.”
•The word "wiki" comes from Hawaiian language, meaning "quick" or "fast."
BLOG versus WIKI
Canadian Teachers Federation Project Overseas
http://projectoverseas.wikispaces.com/
WIKI
http://molzanindominica.wikispaces.com
http://molzaninell.wikispaces.com
BLOG
http://molzanindominica.wikispaces.com/A+Journal+of+our+Adventure
Now it’s your turn…
Create a Photo Story
using www.morguefile.com
photos
Or
Set up a educational wiki
www.wikispaces.com
EXPLORE
http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki/
Thank You
ESL Benchmarks
www.learnalberta.ca (search word ESL)
ESL Information
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/esl.aspx
AB Ed Contacts
[email protected] or [email protected]
WIKI Information
http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/wiki/