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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
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