Integrating English Language Instructions in all Subjects
Opening Activity
Teachers will be able to share their understandings on Planning for Assessments, Unit Plan,Period Plan and Building an Environment
Teachers will be able to create unit plans that supports English Language Development
Teachers will be able to create lesson plans that supports English Language Development
Teachers will be able to list down practices for creating a conducive environment that supports English Language Development
Teachers will be able to reflect on the challenges in applying the strategies in the classroom
Objectives
Strategies for Formative Assessment
Now, We will look at macro aspects ie the Lesson Plan
Let us see how to incorporate English Teaching Competencies with the help of the example from the Chapter Secularism
Assessments are designed to incorporate the various components of Module 2, and to measure the progress of students in their English language skills.
For instance, to assess Learning Objective 1, which focuses on students' ability to articulate the importance of secularism in India through writing, a writing task has been designed.
The writing activity prompts have been selected to challenge the students and to test their ability to think critically about the topic.
Example of Differentiation within a Specific Learning Outcome
Things to Remember while creating a Period Plan
Curating spaces in the classroom that supports English Language Development
Curating spaces in the Schools that supports English Language Development
Ongoing activities in the school like publishing school newsletters, poems, stories, and articles on the notice board so students develop their English reading & writing skills.
School clubs in the form of book clubs, debate clubs, writing clubs, etc can be jointly run by teachers and students which can help in developing listening, speaking, reading & writing skills along with improved vocabulary & critical thinking skills.
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Subject-specific Activities: Group Discussions, Newspaper Reading, Book Reviews, etc can be part of the School Assembly Activities which integrate English Language learning.
Higher-grade students can be encouraged to organise events like Science Fairs, Cultural Fairs, etc in the school. They can be divided into groups based on their responsibility like Reception, Communication, Activity Team, Reporting, etc.
Curating spaces at Homes that supports English Language Development
The teachers can identify a few child-friendly sites for free videos, audiobooks, podcasts,e-books, websites like StoryWeaver which offer free e-books and share with parents & students!
Teachers can help students understand how to access the DIKSHA portal and can be encouraged to use it. Basic internet skills can be taught in school and a few child-friendly sites like Encyclopedia Britannica, News didi, etc can be given for reference.
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Good English movies and documentaries can be suggested which they can watch during their free time at home.
Group A - Unit 1 - Critically analyze the role of teachers in implementing Assessment for Learning and Assessment as Learning strategies in a language classroom. Discuss the challenges they might face and propose strategies to overcome these challenges.
Group B- Unit 2- With the help of any topic, list down activities that can be planned to ensure integration of English components, and skills in that topic.
Group C- Unit 3 - With the help of any topic, explain how Differentiation within a Specific Learning Outcome can be ensured. Mention specific activities used for achieving the same.
Group D - Unit 4 - List down 5-10 ideas/ routines that you will introduce in your school or classroom to support English Language Learning.
What is the biggest takeaway of the session?
Closing
Thank you