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The Common Core -
A Tectonic Shift

With the arrival of Common Core Standards comes a scaffolded approach to learning that provides students with the necessary skills for college and careers.  

Though many people can effectively argue that these elements of learning are present in their teaching, few can dispute the value in developing these areas in our students to prepare them for the 21st Century.

K-12 Professional Development

The shift in focus through the Common Core

The adoption of the CCSS brings the following components of education to the forefront of instruction:

  • A grade level scaffolding of comprehension and production skills.
  • Integrating the 4 Skills {speaking, listening, reading, writing} into all aspects of instruction.
  • The importance of fostering inte-rdependence and intra-dependence.
  • A major focus on Academic Language Acquisition.
  • Interdisciplinary knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to comprehend complex texts {in writing and aurally).
  • Ability to effectively demonstrate competency in writing academic style products.

The Four Components of the Common Core and English Language Learners

Language Arts

The complexity of the texts and the tasks associated with them can be overwhelming.  In addition to comprehending, ELLs must be able to effectively communicate that comprehension.

Math

While Math is a universal language, ELLs can find the academic language to be a big barrier between understand mathematical procedures and demonstrating their thinking processes appropriately.

Speaking and Listening

These two skills are critical to education and life yet ELLs do not always have the fluency in speaking or the heightened listening comprehension to perform successfully in an academic setting.

Language

In addition to learning the content, ELLs have a huge challenge in being able to internalize key academic vocabulary that is critical to understanding and expression of academic ideas.

Setting Teachers Up for Success

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English Language Learners can achieve the Common Core Standards with the right support from their teachers.  Teachers don't need to water down the curricula, they need to approach learning from a different angle with effective teaching practices.

TESOL Trainers empowers teachers to empower themselves and their students.  

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve excellence in teaching and in learning.

Cultural Challenges

Academia has its own set of cultural norms that may differ significantly from one's native culture.  To read about our programs on Intercultural Competence, please visit this page.

Contact John Kongsvik and TESOL Trainers to learn more

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