Welcome to Module 9 of Working with English Language Learners.
In this module you will explore strategies that help learners to recognise and appreciate their own ability to learn.
Watch the clip to see the teacher use a ‘Disappearing Text’ to support learners in using meaning focused memorisation and recitation as a ‘learning to learn’ strategy.
After you have viewed the video, have a shared discussion to reflect on:
Teacher – It’s a combination of definitions from two people in the class. What we’re going to do is we are going to read it out with nice clear voices and then we’re going to start rubbing out words. So altogether from the top, off we go.
Students – Translation means to slide a shape left, right, up, and down.
Teacher – Once you’ve said it in your minds I want you to quickly turn to a buddy and share it with a buddy.
Students – Translation means to slide a shape left, right, up and down.
Teacher – Right you guys are too good.
Students – Yeah!! Yessssss!!
Teacher – Off we go.
Students – Translation means to slide a shape left, right, up and down.
Teacher – Give yourselves a round of applause.
Module 10: Creating an action plan to support learners across the curriculum
Take some time to reflect on the modules of this handbook and what you have found most useful. Reflect on what you would like to put into practice or improve on. Think about where you might find opportunities to practise your new strategies in the classroom.
Updated on: 03 May 2022
