Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Strengths and Limitations of EL Instructional Models and Protocols

In comparing EL Instructional models, for example, GLAD, SIOP and even Madeline Hunter's model, there are many similarities. For instance, all begin with accessing prior knowledge and end with some sort of assessment/closure piece either included in a daily lesson plan or in a lesson plan that extends over a few days or longer. It would be interesting to get your ideas about the strengths and limitations of each model. What successes have you experienced using one or the other? And, if there is a limitation, what is it? And what piece could be added to strengthen it?

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Instant Poetry Forms

We've added a new website on the right hand side of our blog entitled "Instant Poetry Forms." Try it out and post what you think on our site. Thanks and have fun!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

1000s of Pics by Subject Area

Hi Everyone -- A new link to 1000s of pics grouped by subject area has been posted on our blog. A great resource for picture file cards! Enjoy.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

More GLAD resources

Newly added is the East Whittier GLAD Connections with more hands-on resources. Check it out!!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Reducing the World to 100 people

Love Larry's site! Here's another great resource.

Reducing the world to 100 people really gives a different perspective. Here's Larry's list of best sites.

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2010/04/27/the-best-sites-that-show-statistics-by-reducing-the-world-the-u-s-to-100-people/

Powerful Shifts in Learning

When technology started to become an integral part of our lives, I used to tell my students that the jobs they would get had not been inven...