Nice to hear from Colleagues in this Module. Like you, Dave, I have completed 7/8 sessions and enjoy the learning. The challenge I am experiencing is not having ELLs in my current HE classes. I'm reaching to the past to create the lessons for integrating the content in the Module.
I find myself applying some of the same techniques presented in this Module for ELLs to all learners - especially to freshmen who can benefit from language development even in English.
I also do not have any ELLs in my classes this year. I do have many students who are far behind in reading and writing, though, and I think much of the content for this module would also benefit those struggling readers and writers. Incorporating audio/visual supports to enhance the understanding for these students as well as considering cultural backgrounds and experiences can be beneficial for both ELLs and for struggling readers/writers. With students in this situation, song lyric analysis is usually an easier place to start than with a novel. Having students share a song that they like and then write about the message of the song also allows for the students to bring something of their own to the lesson rather than forcing them to work with material that they have no interest in or experience with.
Nice to hear from Colleagues in this Module. Like you, Dave, I have completed 7/8 sessions and enjoy the learning. The challenge I am experiencing is not having ELLs in my current HE classes. I'm reaching to the past to create the lessons for integrating the content in the Module.
I find myself applying some of the same techniques presented in this Module for ELLs to all learners - especially to freshmen who can benefit from language development even in English.