CLASS SYSTEMS & POLICIES

Regardless of the English language development course students attend or their current levels of English proficiency, Ms. Shaffield adheres to evidence-based systems and policies for classroom management and instruction that support the acquisition of "English as a second or other language (ESL)" (p. 81).¹

Visit Ms. Shaffield's Guidelines for Success to learn more about class policies, expectations, organization, lesson structure, rules, grading, and more. For an in-depth explanation of learning with classroom peers in collaborative group work, visit the Collaborative Learning page. Please explore the various Instructional Supports available to all students to support the development of academic language skills in English.

Note: This website will be updated periodically throughout the 2020-2021 school year to reflect the updated curriculum based on changing circumstances for in-school and distance learning needs.

Guidelines for Success

Learn about class policies, expectations, organization, lesson structure, rules, etc. that support success in ESL.

Collaborative Learning

Learn about the purpose, structure, expectations, and benefits of cooperative group work in the ESL classroom.

Instructional Supports

Learn about the various types of sheltering techniques used to accelerate English language development for all ELs.

Reference

¹ Otto, B. (2014). Language development in early childhood education (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.