2B) Group learning roles
Help ML children integrate in group learning settings by providing opportunities to have a role in small and large groups.
Video: T-Graph for Collaborative Conversations—Kindergarten
This video shows Kindergarten students engaged in creating a T-graph for social skills, a strategy designed to teach the skills of meaningful collaboration.Read More
Strategy Overview: Exploring Names
This strategy engages children in learning about and writing about their name(s), in reading literature in which a change in a child's name reflects the dynamics of immigration, and presents an opportunity for opinion writing on the issue of name changes. A list of books with themes about names is also included.Read More
Strategy Overview: The Classroom Audit
A classroom audit involves a non-judgmental reading of the messages conveyed by the materials and arrangement of the classroom as well as interactions through the lens of equity and diversity.Read More
Strategy Overview: Conducting a Family Oral History—K-3rd
Everyone has stories that are worth sharing! This strategy deepens a child's knowledge about their heritage, makes use of their home language, and opens opportunities to share their stories with their peers.Read More
Video: A Study of the Play of Dual Language Learners in an English-Speaking Classroom
This video considers the teacher-assisted supports and interactions that Multilingual Learners often need to develop social and emotional skills in English-dominant preschools.Read More
Website Article: Adapting Morning Meeting Greeting for English Learners
Morning meetings are a common part of the instructional day. This article offers strategies on how to make Multilingual Learners feel welcome and included, along with activity ideas that draw on students' linguistic diversity.Read More
Video: Tips for Teaching Newcomers
This video introduces instructional tips that elementary teachers can use to support instruction for newcomer Multilingual Learners, including visuals, gradual release, shared writing, and recognizing what students are bringing to their learning.Read More
Website Article: Cooperative Learning Strategies
This article introduces many different ideas and structures to help a teacher define group learning roles. This provides Multilingual Learners with opportunities to work with peers and build both content and social language skills.Read More
Video: Integrated & Designated ELD- Kindergarten
In this integrated ELD video, the teacher focuses on developing the academic English language that Multilingual Learners need to access content instruction. She uses chants, repetition, small group instruction, and numerous other supports.Read More
Strategy Overview: Collaborative Practice
This set of resources guides teachers in developing the structures and supports that learners need to engage in effective group work. This thoughtful setup can enable Multilingual Learners to engage in positive social and academic interactions with peers.Read More
