ESL-7200: Teaching English Language Learners

Howard, P. (Producer). (2009). Differentiated instructional strategies for writing in the content areas [Video]. SAGE Video.
This video (1 hour in length) provides examples of older ELL students in content area classrooms, with an emphasis on how content-area teachers can use differentiated instruction to support ELL students with both their content and language learning.

Inglebret, E., Banks-Joseph, S. R., CHiXapkaid, & Pavel, K. (2016). Differentiated instruction: A culturally-congruent practice. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 1(14), 43–55.
This journal article links current research and practice regarding Differentiated Instruction for today’s diverse learners.

Gregory, G. H., & Burkman, A. (2012). Differentiated literacy strategies for English language learners, Grades 7–12. Corwin Press.
Just like all students, your individual ELL students benefit from differentiated instructional strategies, such as student grouping and choices of learning activities. This resource provides specific research-based ideas for differentiating instruction in literacy (reading and writing) for ELL students in Grades 7-12. All chapters have relevant information, though focus on Chapters 5 and 8.

Gregory, G. H., & Burkman, A. (2012). Differentiated literacy strategies for English language learners, Grades K–6. Corwin Press.
Just like all students, your individual ELL students benefit from differentiated instructional strategies, such as student grouping and choices of learning activities. This resource provides specific research-based ideas for differentiating instruction in literacy (reading and writing) for ELL students in Grades K-6. All chapters have relevant information, but focus on Chapters 2 and 8.

Law, B., & Eckes, M. L. (2010). The more-than-just-surviving handbook: ELL for every classroom teacher. Portage and Main Press.
This resource will help you explore the various ELL case studies presented throughout the book. The case studies appear in various chapters. Choose “read online” and then use the search function to search within the book for the term “case study” to find the individual case studies and consider how differentiated instruction could be used in each case.

Mora-Flores, E., & Villalobos, J. (2019). Integrated English language development: Supporting English language learners across the curriculum. Shell Education.
Read Chapter 3: Differentiating for English Learners Across the Curriculum. This resource provides specific strategies for utilizing the principles of differentiated instruction in various contexts for teaching today’s ELL students.

Suprayogi, M. N., Valcke, M., & Godwin, R. (2017). Teachers and their implementation of differentiated instruction in the classroom. Teaching and Teacher Education, 67, 291–301.
Practice-based tips, tricks, and strategies from classroom teachers who utilize differentiated instruction for today’s diverse learners.

Corwin Press (Producer). (2007). Differentiating instruction [Video]. SAGE Video.
This video (1:36:42) contrasts the traditional approach to classroom education with the modern approach to differentiated instruction for today’s diverse learners. Specific examples from teachers connecting research and practice on differentiation are shared.

Tomlinson, C. A. (2014). The differentiated classroom: Responding to the needs of all learners. ASCD.
Tomlinson is the modern creator of differentiated instruction as teachers know it today. Consider citing the many examples and strategies provided in this book as you complete your assignment.