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1. Top Tips for Teaching English Learners
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2. “Language is not a
genetic gift, it is a social
gift. Learning a new
language is becoming a
member of the club- the
community of speakers
of that language.”
- Frank Smith
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Speaking?
Content knowledge?
Listening?
Reading?
Writing?

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Get to Know Your Learners

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Learning Needs
Access
Goals Strengths
Personal StoriesExtracurricular Activities
Get to Know Your Learners

6. Get to know
your learners
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7. Get to know
your learners
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Surveys
Get to know you activities
Home visits Digital storytelling
Blogs
Family trees
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Timelines
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8. Learn a language
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9. Be familiar with
language teaching
theories, models &
strategies
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11. 100+ video recordings of strategies, Youtube.com/user/atesol

12. Culturally Diverse Teaching
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13. Culturally Diverse Teaching
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alliance/teaching-diverse-learners
High expectations
Knowledge of learners’ culturesStudent-centered
Teacher = facilitator
Culturally mediated instruction
Parent partnerships
Curriculum changes

14. Consider the developmental
stages
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17. Cultivate Relationships with Icebreakers, Warm-ups & Fillers

18. Play games
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Face-to-Face & Online!
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22. “The number one benefit
of educational technology
is that it empowers people
to do what they want to do.
It lets people be creative …
productive … learn things
… in a sense it is all about
potential.”
- Steve Ballmer
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Integrate
Technology

23. Connect students to peers worldwide
Find resourcesEngage Encourage learner autonomySupport
Create a context
Illustrate
Save time Communicate with parents
Collaborate
Learn from experts worldwideTeach the 4 skills
We can use technology to:
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Presentations
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VR
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Scavenger Hunts Timelines
Posters
EBooks
Curation
InteractivesTech
Inspired
Activities
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25. Find tutorials and ideas!
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26. Credentials
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Degree TESOL CELTA DELTA

27. Read the contract
carefully!
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28. Consider the following!
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Benefits
Salary
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Visa requirements
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Duration
Penalties
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Cost of living
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