Language Series
Excellence in Language Instruction: Conversations with the Experts
The Language Series is devoted to facilitating an in-depth discussion of second language teaching principles, assessment, and methodology in mainstream, ESL, bilingual, special education, and dual language classrooms, as well as issues of language development and literacy.
The ultimate goals of the Language Series are:
- to promote an in-depth discussion about language learning principles and methodology, with a focus on classroom applications;
- To support the professional growth of dual language, bilingual, ESL, special education, and regular classroom educators; and
- to foster the exchange of ideas and to provide opportunities for networking among teachers and leaders across schools.
The Language Series has compiled a downloadable Bibliography of Resources for second language instruction.
Just announced! Save the dates for the 2009 Language Series!
The 2008 Language Series:
Differentiated Instruction for Language and Concept Development - Zooming In!
Come to continue to work together with the experts in differentiated instruction as well as the classroom teachers who are already implementing it. The key for effective differentiated instruction is ongoing assessment for planning tiered lessons and learning and literacy centers. This allows all students to reach the appropriate language and content goals for their developmental level through different paths.
Bank Street is pleased to welcome these speakers to the 2008 series:
Please direct inquiries to Maritza Parchment, 212-875-4461.
Coordinator of the series:
Dr. Luisa Liliana Costa
Bank Street College
610 West 112th Street
New York, NY 10025
lcosta@bankstreet.edu
The 2007 Language Series:
Differentiated Instruction for Language and Concept Development
At the Winter 2007 Language Series, participants worked together towards differentiated instruction focused on language and concept development. We had the opportunity to work with the experts in the field and with teachers who are currently doing it.
The key for effective differentiated instruction is planning tiered lessons and learning and literacy centers. These allow all students to reach the appropriate language and content goals for their developmental level through different paths. We heard from the experts as well as showcased classroom teacher panels and schools where differentiated instruction is implemented.
Speakers for Winter 2007:
- Saturday, January 20, 2007
Dr. Paul Boyd-Batstone:
Differentiated English Language Learning
author of Differentiated Early Literacy for English Language Learners: Practical Strategies (2006)
(PowerPoint presentation available)
- Saturday, February 3, 2007
Patricia Martinez and Marleny Perdomo
Differentiated instruction and second-language learning specialists, Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
PowerPoint presentation available)
- Saturday, March 3, 2007
New Haven Columbus Family Academy
Teacher practitioners of differentiated instruction and the administrators who support them
(PowerPoint presentation available)
The 2006 Language Series:
Oral Language: The Foundation for Literacy Development
Mastery of literacy skills begins with strong receptive and expressive oral language abilities. During the series, the presenters focused on concrete ways of supporting the oral language development of first and second language speakers in all kinds of settings by creating opportunities for oral communication that engage students in meaningful reading and writing experiences.
Speakers for Winter 2006:
The Winter 2005 Series:
Integrating Balanced Literacy and the Content Areas
In 2005, the Series focused on supporting teachers as they integrate literacy and content areas to enhance and maximize language development. By planning for linguistic goals and incorporating all language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), teachers are able to enrich their classroom curriculum and achieve academic rigor in their teaching.
Speakers for Winter 2005:
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