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TWC Supports English Language Learners

12.23.19
posted by a Walking Classroom Adopter

The Walking Classroom is a great addition to my classroom, and I wanted to share a technique I use that supports my English Language Development students.

Podcast . . . Take 2

When I notice that the post-walk discussion is missing key elements, I make time later on that day or that week to replay the podcast for the whole class. My students sometimes need an additional listen through to catch key information. This allows for a longer pause in the middle of the podcast to truly comprehend the topic at hand.

I connect the Walk Kit to my portable speaker. This way I can transmit the podcast to the whole class.

An Extra Listen Supports Comprehension

This additional listen has made it possible for my students to really comprehend new vocabulary. Monitoring the whole classroom listening to the podcast all at the same time gives me the opportunity to assess where they are getting stuck. Is it sentence structure? Was it the use of figurative language I haven’t covered? Was it a new vocabulary word?

With the podcast going, they use hand signals to respond. This helps me know when I need to stop and discuss.

I am thankful for The Walking Classroom. It brings in rigorous academic topics in a high interest way!

Lorena Strong
SIG Teacher
Barton Hill Elementary

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