Welcome to Module 4 of Working with English Language Learners.
In this module you will explore effective teaching practices that demonstrate scaffolding of language and content learning.
Watch this clip to see a teacher demonstrating scaffolding by using a speaking frame to support learners with writing and presenting about their family treasures.
After you have viewed the video, have a shared discussion to reflect on:
Teacher - To do that I’m going to share with you my family treasure. Now yesterday somebody guessed that it had to do with clothing.
Student - Uhm, is it like a really special piece of clothing from your mum or dad?
Teacher - It is a special piece of clothing and this special piece of clothing is from my grandmother. It’s just got a little bit broken and old really. Yes?
Student - How old is it?
Teacher - It is about, about 60 years old now, this costume. And on the board I think you’ve covered most of what it would be that I would talk to you about. My treasure is... who could tell me? Alex?
Student - A ballet costume.
Teacher - Thank you, that’s correct.
Student - It has lots of sequins on it.
Teacher - Good, and can you tell me some colours?
Student - Uhm, gold, black.
Teacher - I like the way you’ve used adjectives there; black, silver so they’re describing my costume, my grandmother’s costume.
Module 5: Supporting oral language and vocabulary development
Ask your classroom teacher about how they support learners to engage in meaningful talk and to learn new vocabulary.
Updated on: 03 May 2022
