The QFT at play: how I use it to support reading comprehension
In a previous post, I wrote about how I use the Question Formulation Technique with my EAL learners. Now I would like to show you some sample materials and a… Read more »
Show-and-tell: 5 ways to make it work with EAL students
Covid-19 has undeniably changed the educational landscape. Whether that change is short- or long-term is to be seen, but being stuck at home and teaching online has been difficult in… Read more »
How I use the Zoom chat to support reading
I’ve recently been back to my physical classroom and it was a strange experience. My board still had the date on – March 17. My desk still had photocopies that… Read more »
Using the Question Formulation Technique with EAL students
Through my work I often see EAL students ‘in action’, meaning I see them trying to keep up in mainstream lessons. Unfortunately, I also often see them fail to do… Read more »
How to avoid blank stares when giving instructions
You are in class setting up for an activity. You have just given careful, step-by-step instructions to a task. You ask your students if they have any questions, as any… Read more »