Course ePortfolio
Engaging English Learners in Literacy
This collection features instructional web resources designed to enhance language acquisition and literacy skills.
- Date Added to MERLOT:
- February 8, 2025
- Created by:
- Bethany Thomas
- License:
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Prerequisites
This ePortfolio is designed for teachers working with English Learners (ELs) and assumes prior knowledge of best teaching practices, scaffolding strategies, and differentiated instruction. Additionally, teachers should have experience using formative assessments, interactive learning tools, and culturally responsive teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Basic proficiency in digital tools and online instructional resources is also recommended
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
This ePortfolio is designed to support teachers with 6th-grade English Learners (ELs) in developing language proficiency and literacy skills through interactive, research-based resources. The activities included integrate scaffolding techniques and multimodal learning to ensure meaningful engagement with content.
Learning Outcomes
This ePortfolio supports teachers with 6th-grade English Learners in developing literacy by providing interactive, multimodal resources. Students will expand their vocabulary and language skills by engaging with structured word games, sentence frames, and real-world applications.
Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
Assessment in this ePortfolio focuses on formative and performance-based evaluation to monitor English Learners' progress in literacy skills. Students' vocabulary and language development will be assessed through interactive word games, quizzes, and sentence construction activities.
Other Information
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