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The 44th Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit Boston, Massachusetts March 24-27, 2010-. Content-Based Instruction in Beginning Level Classes (168853). Boston Convention Center – Room 116 Anthony Silva – silvaa@hawaii.edu Frank Noji – francis@hawaii.edu clbt.wordpress.com.
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The 44th Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit Boston, Massachusetts March 24-27, 2010- Content-Based Instruction in Beginning Level Classes (168853) Boston Convention Center – Room 116 Anthony Silva – silvaa@hawaii.edu Frank Noji – francis@hawaii.edu clbt.wordpress.com
Presentation of Content Smaller Leaps Greater Leaps More Structured More Open Less Independence More Independence Slower Quicker Based on Carol Ann Tomlinson’s 1995 work: Differentiating Instruction For Advanced Learners In the Mixed-Ability Middle School Classroom
The Kind of Information Foundational Transformational Abstract Concrete Complex Simple FewerFacets Multi-facets Clearly Defined Fuzzy Problems
MORE • repetition • clarification • Repeated exposure to words and concepts • chunking of information • modeling • pictures and realia • supplemental materials • gestures • formulaic Language
LESS • reduced text • simplified graphic organizers • lower levels of questions • smaller chunks of information • slower speech speed