M12: Teaching Language in the Content Areas

We have already established that using a student's home language is best for introducing the concepts of the content areas. When that is not an option, and as students increase in their English proficiency, Sheltered Instruction is the preferred approach. This module will focus on how to integrate language instruction into math, science, and social studies using the Sheltered Instruction approach. Your textbook provides additional information about integrating language into electives/specials such as art, PE and music

How do we differentiate for ELs?

The main way is by understanding our students' levels of proficiency and planning instruction accordingly.  Students at different levels of English proficiency need different levels and types of support.

For the TExES exam, level of proficiency is critical information for you to answer the question effectively.  So that is important to know!