Application Exercise​ 10.1: Teaching Vocabulary Through​ Word-Learning Strategies

In this​ video, a high school algebra teacher preteaches vocabulary students need to understand as they begin a unit about equations. The teacher explains the importance of​ word-learning strategies in working with ELL students.

Content Area Learning

Explain morphemic analysis and give an example of the​ teacher’s use of morphemic analysis as she preteaches vocabulary in the unit about equations.

Describe other​ word-learning strategies the teacher uses in this video. 

Why are​ word-learning strategies especially important for the students in the​ classroom?

Application Exercise​ 10.2: Expression​ Skills: Remembering and Demonstrating Learning

In this​ video, a high school teacher uses mnemonic devices and review strategies to help students understand concepts and recall relevant information about their unit of study.

Content Area Vocabulary

Identify mnemonic devices and memory aids used by the teacher in this video.

Explain how these mnemonic devices and memory aids help students who have learning challenges.

Application Exercise​ 10.3: Study Skills and Learning Strategies

This video takes place in a high school biology classroom in which​ 65% of the students qualify for special education. The special education teacher and biology teacher discuss strategies they use to help these students learn and succeed academically.

Strategies for Reviewing Information (Special Education) 

In what way do these teachers encourage personal development skills that promote​ learning?

In what way do these teachers encourage process skills that promote​ learning?

In what way do these teachers encourage expression skills that promote​ learning?

Application Exercise​ 11.1: Enhancing Skills in Mathematics

In this​ video, co-teachers plan a new unit that focuses on the meaning of numbers and place value. They begin with language objectives and make​ real-world connections that will help English language learners as well as students who have difficulties.

Math Lesson Planning 

Why do you think these teachers plan to begin a new unit in math by discussing language​ goals?

In this culturally and linguistically diverse​ classroom, why is it important for the teachers to include the​ turn-and-talk strategy of discussing with a partner what​ they’re learning in​ math?

How do these teachers practice situated​ cognition?

Application Exercise​ 11.2: Problem Solving

In this​ video, math coach Jimmy Scherrer introduces a concept lesson and demonstrates an excellent approach to teaching students who struggle with story problems. His approach addresses some of the factors that interfere with​ students’ success in problem solving.

Math Concept Lesson (Jimmy Scherrer)

Identify steps Mr. Scherrer takes to ensure that students understand the problem before they begin trying to solve the problem. 

Explain how these steps help students with difficulties in​ math, particularly students who struggle with story problems. 

Application Exercise​ 11.3: Math Interventions

In this​ video, teachers guide students in comprehending digits and place value. The lead teacher uses cognitive and behavioral approaches in her instructional delivery.

Math Talk: Digits and Place Value 

Identify a cognitive technique the teacher uses in this video and explain how it helps struggling learners comprehend math concepts. 

Identify a behavioral technique the teacher uses in this video and explain how it helps struggling learners comprehend math concepts.