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ESL/ESOL

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    Practical Ways to Integrate Critical Thinking, Math, and Digital Literacy into Beginning Adult ESOL Classrooms
    Author: Carolyn Nason
    Subject Area: Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2019 Materials, ESL/ESOL
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Presentations/Slideshows, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Prepare all adults for employment for high demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency
    CASAS: Helping Agencies Soar so Learners Can Become Career and College Ready
    Author: Jane Eguez
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration, Mathematics/Numeracy, Reading, Soft Skills, Speaking/Listening, WIOA, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2018 Materials, ESL/ESOL, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    This session showcases the resources CASAS offers - many at no cost - which help agencies implement quality ABE/ESL programs with standardized accountability measures. The CASAS framework assists programs to assess, instruct and track youth and adult student's progress from beginning literacy through transition to post-secondary and the workforce.
    Our Transition From Open to Managed Enrollment in the GED® Classroom
    Author: Christine Faubel
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, ESL/ESOL, GED Test Preparation
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The NTI AEC started the academic year with a managed enrollment program for students enrolled in ESL and GED classes on campus. The transition provided a platform for our team to have professional conversations when it came to developing a student-centered approach to classroom structure. As the GED faculty team, we will share noteworthy reflections and tools related to math and language instruction and to the facilitation of productive staff dialogue.
    Teaching Strategies: Math Activities for ESL/ELL Students
    Author: Michael Matos
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Conference 2018 Materials, ESL/ESOL
    Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The integration of the English language within math content is essential for assisting ESL/ELL students to develop a good understanding of mathematics. This workshop brings participants into a curriculum integrating the study of mathematics and English vocabulary with hands-on and collaborative activities using manipulatives. We’ll give ESL/ELL students alternate ways to participate in whole-class discussions and respond to questions: think/pair/share, flashcards to raise overhead, hand and/or body movements, individual chalkboards for solving computations. Participants are engaged with numeracy lessons that balance between skill building and functional needs. Examples contextualize math instruction, motivate and engage by providing real or concrete meaning, and create a rewarding balance for instruction. ESL/ELL students accomplish two goals: mathematical understanding and English proficiency.
    Money Math Matters: Financial Literacy Instruction and Activities
    Author: Michael Matos
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, ESL/ESOL
    Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    This workshop delivers real-world financial topics and tools with a mathematical connection. Participants will work with financial literacy activities used in ESL and ABE/ASE instruction. Lessons include best practice activities, background economics information, and personal finance content. Activities are presented with varied lesson delivery styles reaching a variety of learning styles helping learners make informed money decisions positively affecting their lives. It will be emphasized that financial literacy is meant to be learned and practiced in an interactive and technological environment. Students learn to apply mathematics to real-world financial situations. Participants interact with tactile, games, scenarios, hard-copies, documents, websites, and computer interactive spreadsheets.
    Have Fun and Build Retention with Kahoot! Quizzes for GED®-HSE Math, Science, and Writing as well as ESL Writing
    Author: Susan Bernard
    Subject Area: Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Mathematics/Numeracy, Writing
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, ESL/ESOL, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation
    Material Type: App, Games
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Do you get frustrated with students using their cell phones in class? Turn that problem into a possibility! Students come alive as they work in teams with student team leaders using their cell phones as game controllers. I’ve never had more fun in class than when doing these Kahoot! quizzes, and the students love them! It’s a great way to get students to interact with each other and to review. As a teacher, you can see how well the students are learning. These quizzes are designed to correlate with the “I’m Not Afraid . . . Anymore!” curriculum for GED®-HSE Math and Writing, and ESL Writing, but they can be used with, or modified for, other curriculum. Come Kahoot! with us in this presentation and join the fun.
    Author: Laurie Martin
    Subject Area: Mathematics/Numeracy
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, ESL/ESOL
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Many Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes include students who are non-native English speakers. These English Language Learners (ELLs) often need different teaching approaches or additional support to be successful in ABE classes. This session from the 2016 COABE Conference explores the needs of ELLs and many ways ABE instructors can teach and support them. ATTACHMENTS: Teach Support ELLs in ABE COABE 2016 Martin
    Money Math Matters: Life, Education, and Assessment
    Author: Michael Matos
    Subject Area: Blended Learning, Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Mathematics/Numeracy, Research
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, ESL/ESOL
    Material Type: Computer-Based Learning, Lesson Plan
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    A mix of economic example lesson plans and activities to use in math instruction. Useful ideas for ESL to ASE. Best practices in math and personal financial literacy. Lessons include student activities and background information on economic or personal finance content and how it relates to mathematics. These activities have varied lesson delivery styles that reach a variety of learning styles. Students can apply their mathematics to real world situations. ATTACHMENTS: Economics Flashcards Economics Questions from PowerPoints Financial Literacy Websites mortgage spreadsheet 200000 dollars Principal Then and Now -“ 1913's prices verses today's Money Matters Handout1 money matters
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