Total Physical Response, Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling
Total physical response (TPR) combines physical activity with new vocabulary. During this module, you will learn the definitions of TPR and total physical response storytelling (TPRS), become aware of the benefits of applying TPR and TPRS strategies, and discover ways to use these strategies.
Differentiating Instruction: Routines and Strategies
As you complete this module, you will learn about differentiation, explore benefits for students when their individual needs are met, and examine classroom assessment practices.
Explicit Instruction: Content
As you complete this module, you will learn about the explicit instruction “content” elements, explore the relationship between the “content” elements and English language (EL) principles, and apply the elements and principles to classroom instruction.
Explicit Instruction: Design
As you complete this module, you will learn about the explicit instruction “design” elements, explore the relationship between the “design” elements and English language (EL) principles, and apply the elements and principles to classroom instruction.
Explicit Instruction: Delivery
As you complete this module, you will learn about the explicit instruction “delivery” elements, explore the relationship between the “delivery” elements and English language (EL) principles, and apply the elements and principles to classroom instruction.
Explicit Instruction: Practice
As you complete this module, you will learn about the explicit instruction “practice” elements, explore the relationship between the “practice” elements and English language (EL) principles, and apply the elements and principles to classroom instruction.
Affecting the Learning Environment for ELs as they Develop Literacy Proficiency
This module explores the identification of English Learner (EL), the types of English learners, and ways EL’s acquire language and content.