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Current Knowledge in Elementary and Secondary ESL Teaching: Changes and Trends

Dr. Carmen I Torres

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Content


Introduction “The No Child Left Behind Act” (NCLB)

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Introduction “The No Child Left Behind Act” (NCLB)

Schools have been accountable for the performance of all students.

President Obama- Flexibility from NCLB in exchange for comprehensive plans to raise standards.

-Fair, flexible and focused accountability systems.-Improve systems for teacher and principal evaluation and support.


Moving Apart from the Traditional Way of Teaching

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Recent Changes in Language Teaching

•The re-conceptualization in the nature of language.•The re-evaluation in the role of the student in the teaching and learning process.•The generation of new insights into instructed second language acquisition.


Puerto Rico Department of Education PrioritiesEnglish

Priorities English Program

Grades K-3 Grades 3-12

Auditory Comprehension Auditory ComprehensionWriting, Written ComprehensionReading Comprehension

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The Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence Five Pedagogical Standards

Standards for Effective Teaching and Learning1. Teachers and students producing together.2. Developing language across curriculum.3.Connecting school to student’s lives.4.Teaching complex thinking.5.Teaching through conversation.



The Communicative Language Speaking Trend

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Evidence Based Effective Practices


Activity

Words to Communicate


Strategies for Activating the English Language Out of the Class

•Peer review sessions.•Dialogue journals through the internet.•Conversation exchange with students from other places.•Language improvement projects at the library and other places.


Other Learning Trends

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Examples of E-Learning

•I-Pads in the classroom.•Truly education gaming.•Social network for learning.•Adaptive learning environments.•Electronic, interactive textbooks.•Simulation learning.


Where Are We Heading?

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The Simple Premise

IMPROVEMENT DEPENDS ON CAPACITY

To empower educators in all aspects related to the teaching-learning process.

To have a positive attitude towards learning and change.



“There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less than the long-range risks and costs of comfortable inaction.”–John F. Kennedy

Thank you!