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Language and Culture Bulletin series
Assisting ELLs in the Classroom
Presenter:  Don Bouchard
Professional Development Specialist
bouchd@portlandschools.org

This academic year’s focus is on aspects of teaching to English Language Learner (ELLs) population to help impact their learning in a positive manner. As in previous workshops, the focus is both on content and application, i.e., how the topics can be “translated” into classroom practice for all K-12 teachers. All workshops are held at the Multilingual and Multicultural Center from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Explicit Instruction
The rationale for and the variety of ways in which ELLs can receive explicitness in their schooling.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Tapping into an ELL’s Background Knowledge
What teachers can do to help ELLs connect with their learning.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007

How Language and Content are Miscommunicated
Elements of English and content topics which potentially confuse ELLs.  
Monday,December 10, 2007

Promoting Speaking in the Classroom
Strategies for helping learners increase their use of academic talk. 
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Active Listening
Definition of and strategies/techniques for strengthening listening in the content areas. 
Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Integrating the Language Domains
Integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing into the delivery of instruction. 
Monday, March 10, 2008

Aspects of Delivering Vocabulary
Organizing the delivery of vocabulary of the transformative aspects of collocational applications.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Scaffolding Instruction
What scaffolding is and is not and how to incorporate it in the various language domains.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008