LibGuides: English as a Second Language: Videos

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A Child's Guide to Language: Teaching a Second Language
Looks at some of the different language acquisition methods in use in schools around the world.
Assessing English Language Learners
Discusses how to assess all four language domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—to increase progress and achievement.
Bilingual Education
Michael Frank, a mathematics teacher in New York, discusses his bilingual approach to math instruction.
Differentiated Instruction and the English Language Learner
Features effective teachers, classrooms, and schools that use research-based theoretical frameworks such as multiple intelligences, affective filter, and comprehensive input to design successful language acquisition programs.
English as an Additional Language
Identifies the EAL pupil and explains the context in the classroom and the barriers they have to overcome.
Integrating ESL Students into the Classroom
Reviews basic ESL standards and strategies, gives examples of how to incorporate these techniques into teaching various subject areas, suggests ways to assist ELLs in mastering English in social and community settings, and addresses the use of technology in helping ELLs improve their understanding and expand their knowledge.
Supporting ELs with Talk Partners
Teacher Christine Phillips describes the strategies she uses to bolster the skills of the language learners in her classes.
Teaching Diverse Students: Bilingual & English as a Second Language (ESL)
Focuses on AmeriCorps worker Reem Hassaen who leads a preschool for refugees and English language learners.
Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom
Program helps teachers accommodate ESL learners with real-life classroom examples and practical strategies.
Working with Families and Children who are English Language Learners
Video aids in limiting misunderstandings between teacher, student and parent.

Video Resources

Academic Video Online: Premium (Alexander Street Press) This link opens in a new window
Content: The most comprehensive video database covering more than 67,000 titles on anthropology, business, counseling, film health, history, music, and more.
Purpose: Curated for the educational experience of all types of library patrons.
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Content: National University Library's collection of Films Media Group streaming videos.
Purpose: Access Films and videos from a wide range of academic disciplines
Special Features: Content ranges from major academic subjects to vocation and even life-skills categories
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Content: Educational videos on business, education, medical & healthcare, security & forensics, information science and technology, and other social sciences topics.
Purpose: Informs users of a range of social science topics through video lectures that are between 1-5 hours in length.

SAGE Research Methods Videos
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Content: Pedagogical videos produced by leading academics, societies, and practitioners.
Purpose: Find videos on the social, behavioral, and health sciences.
Special Features: Videos include transcripts.