Chalk.n.coffee – Details, episodes & analysis

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Heike Neumann and Dr. Julie Corrigan, two contributing authors from the May edition of CASLT's magazine Reflections. They are here to discuss how to help our ESL and Additional language learners think more critically in an age of disinformation.

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Lesson plan: http://doe.concordia.ca/core/

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Join us for our conversation with Dr. Masatoshi Sato and hear about the dynamic researcher/pedagogue partnership happening at TESOLgraphics.

If ESL research-driven teaching practices are your jam, then this episode is for you.

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MonISLA: https://www.monisla.ca/en

Take a peek inside an intensive ESL classroom and find out  how a teacher sets up, plans a typical day and where they look for inspiration. Join me and the Red Lipstick teacher, Annie Bourgeois, as we talk about the 5 month / 5 month model of an intensive ESL class.

References

Intensive ESL Teacher's guide: http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/site_web/documents/education/jeunes/pfeq/prim-en-ls-Intensive_ESL_Teacher_Guide.pdf

FAQ for parents: https://www.speaq.org/images/contenuPDF/depliant_anglais_intensif-meq_v3.pdf

ESL Blogs: https://hosted.learnquebec.ca/eslcommunity/intensive-esl-resources

The ESL Hive https://www.facebook.com/groups/864419350961390

The Red Lipstick Teacher

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TPT shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Red-Lipstick-Teacher

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It's time to get ready for the new school year. But where do you begin? Join Cynthia Beyea, Christine Baida and me as we discuss how to begin your year on the right foot.  You will hear all about the routines that will make your ESL classroom life not only more manageable but meaningful as well.  After having a listen, download the routine handbook so generously offered by our guests.  If you are a SPEAQ member, you can check out the video of last year's online workshop for Routines in the ESL classroom on the SPEAQ website. 

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Routines in ESL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0IyxmOD6j_g0Eb65rcrik2yAKsWDEkMfa-uU-St9mU/copy?fbclid=IwAR0Z4wZiqE9okC5kFiofpiNNU8jjxojw6D8cDPNKJJxz-wNkfVc0FW2GAaI

Hélène Duguay joins us to discuss using picture books in the primary and secondary ESL classroom.  She discusses some of her favourite teacher books, book suggestions for the primary and secondary classroom, how to select stories, why to select stories and tips for setting up your own classroom library.

Christine Baida joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our students become more effective and confident readers in ESL. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Christine helps us break down that whole process. This is the final episode in our series of 3.

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Mark It Up Book Mark

Mark It Up Explicit Lesson

Mark It Up Model

Mark It Up Poster

Before, During and After Reading Strategies

Lesson Prior Knowledge

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Elizabeth Alloul joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our students become more effective and confident speakers of English. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Liz helps us break down that whole process. This is part 2 of 3 in a series.

To access tools mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out!

ESL Blogs: eslcommunity.learnquebec.ca/ Where you'll find blog posts, news, archived web events, and archived ESL Newsletters.

Elementary ESL Community:https://www.intensive-esl.quebec/  A platform with over 1900 curated resources for Elementary ESL teachers.

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Dr. Philippa Parks joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our writers become more effective. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Philippa talks us through what that looks like when our students are in a written production mode. This is part 1 of 3 in a series.

To access the actual planners mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out!

Mentioned Resources / References

Grant Wiggins 2012 The 7 Keys to Effective Feedback https://pdo.ascd.org/lmscourses/PD13OC005/media/FormativeAssessmentandCCSwithELALiteracyMod_3-Reading2.pdf

Sundeen, Todd H. “So What’s the Big Idea? Using Graphic Organizers to Guide Writing for Secondary Students With Learning and Behavioral Issues.” Beyond Behavior, vol. 16, no. 3, Council for Exceptional Children, 2007, pp. 29–34, http://www.jstor.org/stable/24011664.

Some extra goodies from Dr. Philippa Parks

Effective feedback (principles): https://youtu.be/PQA23Yr4qGc

Evaluating Competency 3: https://youtu.be/F-fKYZu9gBk

How to correct errors in your students’ work: https://youtu.be/aVpZwuPvymc

Using writing portfolios: https://youtu.be/-THhuRtH1hI

Using graphic organizers to help students structure ideas (Sundeen’s Big Idea): https://youtu.be/ZlQ_aVSm5qw

Understanding and using the writing process: https://youtu.be/kSokl6dkno8

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In today's episode, we are taking stock of our teaching. How are you focusing on the L in ESL in your classrooms? Join us for a conversation with Martin Tremblay, one of the RÉCIT's dynamic advisors and hear how to enrich your teaching of language.

Mentioned Resources/References

Gazith, K. (2018). The Mindful and Purposeful Teacher: Research-Informed Practice for Every Student in Every Classroom. KG Teaching Means Learning Consulting Inc.

Gonzalez, J. Is Your Lesson a Grecian Urn? https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/grecian-urn-lesson/

Stern, J., Ferraro, K., Duncan, K., & Aleo Trevor (2021). Learning That Transfers: Designing Curriculum for a Changing World. Corwin.

Martin Tremblay @MRecit on Twitter https://twitter.com/MRecit 

ESL teachers usually agree that students need to have an understanding of grammar. To be effective speakers and writers in their L2, students need to use proper grammar.  The question remains, what exactly are the most effective methods for teaching grammar.

Here, teachers do disagree on what types of grammar teaching methods are the most effective. Some teachers begin their classes with prescribed grammar exercises, one lesson following and building upon the next. Some try to bring it up more organically in classroom settings and address it only when errors occur, but what does the research show?

Here to talk everything grammar, or almost everything grammar is Philippa Bell. 

Mentioned Resources / References

The link below contains the articles referenced in the interview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18rg-4xmQM61O0CyoUHQ2RjehgmeRorcr/view?usp=sharing

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