Episode 77 - How to Build EL Literacy From the Ground Up with Kyle Larson
08/08/23 • 24 min
How do you build students' literacy and confidence from the ground up? My guest, Kyle Larson, and I talk about just that on this episode.
How to help EL students with literacy, especially as they enter the US educational system in upper elementary grades or later, is an eternal question for all of us. There are so many nuances in this.
I am excited to share our conversation with you, and I know it will be super valuable. And if you'd like to see us, you can watch the recording of this interview on my YouTube channel at Simply Ieva ESL.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- The importance of having honest conversations with students about their language learning challenges and helping them realize their own power to improve.
- Strategies for building EL literacy from the ground up, including setting reading goals for students and providing ways for teachers to check in on their progress.
- Kyle's personal journey as an ELL teacher, including his studies in Spanish and English linguistics, teaching experiences in different countries, and his current role as an ELL teacher at Frisco High School in Texas.
- The concept of breaking down assumptions about language learning, accommodating diverse students in the classroom, and viewing every teacher as a language teacher who teaches their content through the medium of language.
Show Notes:
Resources Mentioned:
- Sign up for the FREE Confident ESL Teacher Summit!
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- AIR Language learning
- 1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session
- Essential Lesson Plan Bundle
Connect with Kyle:
- LinkedIn - @Kyle Larson
- AIR Language learning
Connect with Ieva:
- Follow me on Instagram - @simplyievaesl
- Visit my website - www.simplyieva.com/
- Join the - Simply Ieva Facebook Group
How do you build students' literacy and confidence from the ground up? My guest, Kyle Larson, and I talk about just that on this episode.
How to help EL students with literacy, especially as they enter the US educational system in upper elementary grades or later, is an eternal question for all of us. There are so many nuances in this.
I am excited to share our conversation with you, and I know it will be super valuable. And if you'd like to see us, you can watch the recording of this interview on my YouTube channel at Simply Ieva ESL.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- The importance of having honest conversations with students about their language learning challenges and helping them realize their own power to improve.
- Strategies for building EL literacy from the ground up, including setting reading goals for students and providing ways for teachers to check in on their progress.
- Kyle's personal journey as an ELL teacher, including his studies in Spanish and English linguistics, teaching experiences in different countries, and his current role as an ELL teacher at Frisco High School in Texas.
- The concept of breaking down assumptions about language learning, accommodating diverse students in the classroom, and viewing every teacher as a language teacher who teaches their content through the medium of language.
Show Notes:
Resources Mentioned:
- Sign up for the FREE Confident ESL Teacher Summit!
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- AIR Language learning
- 1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session
- Essential Lesson Plan Bundle
Connect with Kyle:
- LinkedIn - @Kyle Larson
- AIR Language learning
Connect with Ieva:
- Follow me on Instagram - @simplyievaesl
- Visit my website - www.simplyieva.com/
- Join the - Simply Ieva Facebook Group
Previous Episode
Episode 76 - Three Major Components of Effective Professional Development for EL (and all) Teachers
Part of an EL teacher's job is to advocate for their students and educate and support their peers in language acquisition theories, teaching strategies and content delivery. This is where professional development comes into play. Frequently it is up to us to plan and deliver it in such a manner that it touches the most important aspects in a short amount of time.
We've all sat in workshops that are irrelevant, or too long, or too complicated at one point or another in our teaching careers.
In today's episode, I wanted to share with you what makes professional development effective.
Although there are more elements to it, I have chosen 3 that, in my opinion, are the most important to focus on.
So if you are an EL teacher who is tasked with creating a presentation to your regular education peers, someone who wants to present at a conference, or someone who has no idea where to even start, this episode is for you.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- How professional development is necessary in order for teachers to continue learning
- Keeping professional development relevant and content focused
- Presentations need to be practical and ready to implement
- Professional development needs to include coaching, support and collaboration to be successful
Show Notes:
Resources Mentioned:
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- Sign up for the FREE Confident ESL Teacher Summit!
- 1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session - 10% discount and a free month in The ESL Teaching Roadmap membership.
- Lesson Planning Masterclass
- Essential Lesson Plan Bundle
- Newcomer teaching checklist
Connect with Ieva:
- Follow me on Instagram - @simplyievaesl
- Visit my website - www.simplyieva.com/
- Join the - Simply Ieva Facebook Group
Next Episode
Episode 78 - Starting Strong: Easy and Fun Icebreaker Activities for all EL Levels
Many teachers either are starting their school year soon, or have already been at it for a couple of weeks. And this time of year, when everything is full of fresh new energy, is a good time to go back to icebreakers.
Whether you have new students joining you or want to reconnect and have fun with the ones you already know, icebreaker activities will always make your classroom come alive.
Today's episode was recorded a while ago, but I know it is going to be very useful to you. I wanted to share it with you as it is full of ideas for both new and veteran teachers and talks about activities that are great for both beginner English Learners and those more experienced.
What you will hear about in this episode:
- Discover the crucial role of icebreaker activities in stimulating an engaging learning environment.
- Understand the key principles for choosing appropriate icebreaker activities specifically designed for English learners.
- Learn to execute simple yet effective icebreaker activities, especially crafted for beginner students.
- Uncover unique icebreaker activities designed for intermediate and advanced students to accelerate their English language skills.
Show Notes:
Resources Mentioned:
- The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join.
- Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
- 1:1 ESL Teacher Coaching Session
- Essential Lesson Plan Bundle
Connect with Ieva:
- Instagram - @simplyievaesl
- Website - www.simplyieva.com/
- Join the - Simply Ieva Facebook Group
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