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English Learners

EESL 650 University of Alabama at Birmingham Summer-2010

Pieces of the PuzzleSturdy Scaffolding

Lynn Herman, Leslie Mongan & Katie Terry

Objectives

• What scaffolding is• Components of scaffolding• Importance of scaffolding

Why should I use scaffolding?

• Ensures deeper learning

• Creates a context for use of academic language

• Maintains high standards for all students

What is a scaffold?

• Temporary structure

• Requires assistance to assemble

• Provides support for many different jobs

• Extends the ability to reach greater heights

Instructional Scaffolds

• Temporary accommodations provided by the teacher

• Provides support in each language domain

• Allows the teacher to set and maintain high academic standards for achievement.

3 Types of Scaffolding

• Advances academic language development/acquisition– Interactive- person-to-person– Sensory - person to realia– Visual - person to media

Tips & Strategies for Using Scaffolding

• Interactive scaffolds– Think-pair- share– Turn & talk– Small group– Large group– L1 or Native language support– Internet– Mentors

Tips & Strategies for Using Scaffolding

• Sensory scaffolds– Realia (real-life objects)– Manipulatives – Pictures/Photographs– Magazines/Newspapers– TPR (total physical response)– Supported videos– Models

Tips & Strategies for Using Scaffolding

• Visual scaffolds– Charts – Graphs– Tables– Diagrams– Timelines– Graphic organizers– Number lines

Resources for Teachers

• Understanding the WiDA ELP Standards: A Resource Guide

• www.alex.state.al.us/ell

• Alabama Quality Teaching Standards: EDUCATE Alabama, Standard 4

References• Carroll, M. D., Coates, G. D., Coggins, D., & Kravin, D. (2007). English Language Learners in the

Mathematics Classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

• Echevarria, J., Short, D. J., & Vogt, M. J. (2009). The SIOP Model for Teaching Science to English Learners. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

• English Language Learners | Equity and Excellence in Education. (n.d.). Alabama Learning Exchange. Retrieved July 17, 2010, from http://www.alex.state.al.us/ell

• WIDA Consortium. (n.d.). WIDA Consortium. Retrieved July 17, 2010, from http://www.wida.us