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NAD Standards for High School Foreign Languages Courses Grade 9-Grade 12Download course standards for high school foreign language learning courses in North American Adventist high schools. -
An Action Plan for Teaching Young English Language Learners Kindergarten-Grade 4Lambert provides practical tips on helping a young child learn English in a early elementary multigrade classroom. Section headings include: preparing for the ELL's arrival, assigning a peer mentor, resources, categorizing ESL strategies, introducing the ELL... -
Christian Values for Future Foreign Language Teachers in the Applied Linguistics Course Tertiary-LifelongThe author "describes and presents some examples of how Christian values may be communicated in an applied linguistics course designed principally for the training of future foreign language teachers." This paper was presented at the 31st... -
Creating Successful Strategies for ESL Instruction Grade 9-LifelongThis article offers "ideas to aid teachers of English as a Second Language in crafting the strategies that will ensure success in a variety of situations. Its recommendations are based on personal experiences and the observations of many individuals in... -
Cultural and Linguistic Impact on ESL Assessment Grade 1-LifelongSalazar prompts thinking about three important components in the process of learning to speak English, or any second language: background knowledge, and the cultural and linguistic context of each English language learner. Standards and assessments for ELL... -
Early is Better: The Case for Foreign Language Study in Adventist Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8Research shows that children exposed to two languages as early as birth experience greater "cognitive gains", and demonstrate higher levels of linguistic flexibility, creativity, and cognitive development in understanding language. The author presents... -
English Language Learners in the Classroom - A Call for Accountability, A Promise of Classroom Enrichment Kindergarten-Grade 12Explore why and how Adventist schools can help students with limited English proficiency (LEP) succeed. This article considers multicultural dynamics in the classroom, tips online for English language learners (ELL), program models, and reasons to help every... -
Espanol al Explorarlo - An Exploratory Study of the Spanish Language Grade 1-Grade 3"Español al Explorarlo has been created for any teacher who wishes to acquaint his/her students with the Spanish language in a fun and interactive manner. This unit has been done with an interdisciplinary approach in mind. Previous language experience... -
European Consortium of Seventh-day Adventist Language Schools Grade 11-LifelongFind information about Adventist language schools in Europe to learn German in Austria, English in England, French in France, German in Germany, Italian in Italy, and Spanish in Spain. These programs are affiliated through Adventist... -
Integrating Faith and Learning in Teaching ESL - Possibilities in Grammar Classes Grade 9-LifelongThe author illustrates how integration of faith and learning is possible in an English as a Second Language (ESL) Grammar class and proposes that first language acquisition and universal grammar testify to the existence of a Creator God. This paper was... -
La Familia Hispana - An Exploratory Unit of Study Grade 7-Grade 10"This unit has been created as a means of bridging the cultural gaps between your student and that of the target language, which in this unit is Spanish. It was produced for the use of any teacher that would like to integrate technology in the classroom and the curriculum while exposing his/her students to practical lessons and culture." -
Teaching Adult Learners of ESL Tertiary-LifelongThe authors, experienced ESL faculty, share why adults want to learn English, what adult learners are like, which methods and instructional strategies to consider. -
Teaching English as a Second Language: A Challenge and a Privilege Tertiary-LifelongTeaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to college level students goes beyond the academic training and expertise. This article shares that effective ESL teachers have learned to motivate and inspire, encourage frustrated students, minister to students... -
Teaching English as a Second Language: Dilemmas and Solutions Kindergarten-LifelongAdventist education is ill-prepared to meet the challenge of multilingualism. In 1980, more than 10% of Americans (23 million persons) speak a language other than English at home. Teachers in mainstream classrooms can help students with limited English proficiency.... -
Travelers All: Teaching English in a Multicultural World Kindergarten-LifelongGilian Gorle discusses the challenges that face English teachers in modern society. One major issue is the variety found within the English language and speakers of English. Writing assignments that allow students to showcase their various cultures is one...