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=This Wiki is designed for teachers who are interested in learning about teaching English Language Learners. Participant Manual Category 1: = Day 1: =

Objectives: Participants will be able to: ü Identify some key factors affecting second language acquisition. ü Understand a graphic display that represents the process of second language acquisition. ü Become familiar with basic concepts of culture. ü Develop an understanding of the interrelationship pf language and culture. ü Explore the concept of sociolinguistic competence and its impact on learning and behavior of ELLs. ___________________________________________________________________

__ Agenda, Day 1 __ // Second Language Acquisition and Cultural Differences //


 * 1) Introductions
 * 2) Background Information: Why are we here?
 * 3) Assignment, p.25
 * 4) Icebreaker- BINGO


 * 1) ** Module 1: p.8-12 **
 * 2) ** Key Factors Affecting Second Language Acquisition **
 * 3) Lunch 12:30 to 1


 * 1) ** Module 2: p.13-24 **
 * 2) ** What is Culture? **
 * 3) ** Sociolinguistic Competence **


 * 1) Review of assignment, p.25


 * 1) 3-2-1 Ticket to Leave, p. 30

= Day 2:  = media type="custom" key="12216558" width="220" height="220" Objectives for Day 2: Participants will be able to: ü Understand WiDA’s Can-Dos and proficiency descriptors. ü Use English proficiency levels to analyze classroom tasks. ü Use the variables represented in the Analytical Framework to analyze their own classrooms as sites of second language learning and learning in a second language. ü Use the Analytical Framework to plan changes that would make their classrooms more effective environments for second language learning and learning in a second language. ü Explain the implications of the heterogeneity of ELLs for classroom organization and instruction. ü Identify the type of information that would help in meeting the educational needs of ELLs. ___________________________________________________________________  __ Agenda, Day 2 __ // Language, Culture, Teaching and Learning //


 * 1) Review 3-2-1
 * 2) Review of Assignment, p.25
 * 3) ** Module 3: p.35 (supplemental materials) **
 * 4) ** WiDA Can Do Descriptors **


 * 1) Lunch 12:30 to 1


 * 1) ** Module 4: p.37 **
 * 2) ** Responsive Learning Environments **


 * 1) ** Module 5: p.44 **
 * 2) ** Putting it all together: Reflection and Analysis **


 * 1) Conclusion/Evaluations

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