By: Jo Gusman
Nationally renowned expert on English Language Learners (ELL), Jo Gusman, presents a powerful and compelling model to differentiate instruction in our nation's culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Jo outlines her FOUNDATION-FRAMEWORK-TOOLS model to help educators create effective language acquisition programs that meet the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements.
The viewer will be able to:
~ Make informed decisions for program planning, curriculum development, and instruction using the FOUNDATION-FRAMEWORK-TOOLS model
~ Understand the impact that demographic shifts, policy, and compliance regulations have on educating the English Language Learner
~ Implement practical techniques to better understand and address the unique needs of English Language Learners and their families
~ Lower the Affective Filter which helps create inclusive school/classroom environments
~ Increase active participation through research-based process, strategies, and skill development techniques
~ Access and apply important information from videos, books, web sites, and other valuable resources
|