by Julie Slack | Dec 9, 2022 | Adult Basic Education (ABE), Curriculum Development, Resources
Presenter: Sarah Lynn “Scaffolding” describes all the temporary supports we provide our students so they can tackle steeper learning curves. It is essential to effective instruction and yet often overlooked in our lesson plans. Examples of scaffolding include...
by Julie Slack | Dec 8, 2021 | Curriculum Development, Resources, Student Engagement
Contributor: Tanya Lane from the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center After attending the first session of the “Fostering Independence” workshop at First Literacy, I decided to use my classroom agenda and reflection activities more purposely. My goal was to help...
by Julie Slack | Nov 11, 2021 | Curriculum Development, First Literacy Grant Projects, Reading, Resources
Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) seeks additional funding to extend and fully integrate the extensive reading project funded by our successful FY16 grant. This will primarily consist of common planning hours during which teachers will collaboratively integrate the...
by Julie Slack | Nov 11, 2021 | Curriculum Development, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), First Literacy Grant Projects, Resources
Through research, site visits, and oral presentations, ESOL students at St Mark explored the wealth of public art Greater Boston offers and developed increased confidence in using English both inside and outside of class. St Mark Building Language Through Public Art...
by Julie Slack | Nov 11, 2021 | Curriculum Development, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), First Literacy Grant Projects, Resources
The instructor’s goal was to design and implement a hands-on science curriculum, including lab work, for High School Equivalency students. Science Encounters Curriculum First Literacy Grant Presentation 10.25.19 (.pdf)Science Encounters Teacher Notes (.pdf)Science...
by Julie Slack | Nov 11, 2021 | Curriculum Development, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), First Literacy Grant Projects, Resources
This project was developed to provide the opportunity for beginner ESOL students to attend live classical and dance performances and create a corresponding...
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