where’s the language? keeping focus in a content-based curriculum bc teal conference 2014
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Where’s the language? Keeping focus in a content-based curriculum
BC TEAL CONFERENCE 2014
Where’s the language? Keeping focus in a content-based curriculum
Cristina Peralejo Janelle Sheen Heather Lill Naomi Sawai Sylvia Ozbalt
Today’s Agenda
① Background② Goals③ Four Corners④ But, what about…?⑤ Wrap-up
Where’s the language? Keeping focus in a content-based curriculum
Background
English for the Global Citizen
Challenges1. Balance content & language instruction2. Adapt language to level
Where’s the language? Keeping focus in a content-based curriculum
Goals
Four Corners① Language through Content② Lower English Levels③ Language through Projects④ Teachable Moments
Janelle Language through Content
Focusing on language points at the upper levels
Writing – Writing off the Chart Speaking – The Buck Stops Here
Teaching complex content at lower levels
NaomiLanguage through Projects
Sylvia Teachable Moments
A series of planned and spontaneous language moments to exploit!
Collecting the language: Strategies Recycling it: Activities
Post your Qs & Cs
Please write one (or more!) question or comment on any corner.
① Language through Content② Lower English Levels③ Language through Projects④ Teachable Moments
Four Corners① Language through Content② Lower English Levels③ Language through Projects④ Teachable Moments
But, what about…?
applying this to my
own teaching?
this question
I still have?
the stations I
didn’t see?
Tips:
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