The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners®: Grades K-12

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This page complements the book, The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Grades K-12. Organized by book chapter, these additional materials and resources can help you learn more about the 6 Principles and how to implement them in your classroom, program, or school. For the purposes of a book study group or self-reflection, discussion questions for each chapter are also provided.

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From the Foreword

Find the results of the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey of 15-year-old students in on reading habits, attitudes and practices here: PISA 2009 results: Learning to learn Student engagement, strategies and practices (Volume III) .

 

Chapter 1. A Vision for Exemplary Teaching
Learn about TESOL’s PK-12 Teacher Education Program Standards and the associated CAEP (Commission for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) Standards:
The 6 Principles Quick Overview:
Discussion Questions for Chapter 1

Chapter 2. What Teachers Should Know about English Language Development to Plan Instruction
Video on the Three-Part Challenge:
 
TESOL Pre-K-12 English Language Proficiency Standards:

View the framework for the standards HERE and learn more about TESOL’s PreK-12 standards HERE.

Video on Proficiency in a New Language:
 
The Types of Words to Learn:
Video on Translanguaging:
 
Discussion Questions for Chapter 2

Chapter 3. The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners

The following links are resources mentioned in Chapter 3 that can help with implementing the 6 Principles in the classroom.

Discussion Questions for Chapter 3

Chapter 4. Additional Roles for Teachers of English Learners

The following links are resources mentioned in the chapter that can help teachers incorporate the 6 Principles in their roles outside the classroom.

This Colorín Colorado guide gives educators strategies and resources for supporting immigrant English learners and their families.

Discussion Questions for Chapter 4

Chapter 5. Establishing a Culture of Shared Responsibility

The following links are resources mentioned in Chapter 5.

School Principals and Assistant Principals

How You Can Help to Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners

How You Can Help Your School to Fulfill Principle 2: Create Conditions for Learning

Best Practices in Working with Translators and Interpreters

How You Can Help Your School to Fulfill Principle 5: Monitor and Assess Student Language Development

District Curriculum Directors

How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners

How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 3: Design High Quality Lessons for Language Development

Special Education Directors and Gifted and Talented Program Directors

How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners

How You Can Help Your District to Fulfill Principle 5: Monitor and Assess Student Language Development

Reading Specialists or Instructional Coaches How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill

How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 2: Create Conditions for Learning

How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 3: Design High Quality Lessons for Language Development

How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 4: Adapt Lesson Delivery as Needed to Topic or Learner

How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 6: Engage and Collaborate Within a Community of Practice

Librarians and Media Specialists

How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners

Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, and School Psychologists School Principals and Assistant Principals

How You Can Help Your District or School Fulfill Principle 1: Know Your Learners

Resources to Support Undocumented Families and DACA Youth

Discussion Questions for Chapter 5

Additional Content & Resources
Appendix A: Overview of the Most Common Programs for English Learners in the United States
Appendix B: Self-Assessment: The 6 Principles Checklist for Teachers
Appendix C: Resources for Key Personnel Who Share Responsibility for the Education of English Learners
Glossary
References and Further Reading

FREE Session Recording: The 6 Principles in Action
Presenters: Deborah Short; Helene Becker; Andrea Hellman; Nancy Cloud; Linda New Levine
Recorded at the TESOL 2018 International Convention & English Language Expo in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

 The 6 Principles in Action Presentation Slides

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