Competency Based Assessment Plan, Part 1
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource includes objectives, required material, timing, rationale and procedure for completing a competency-based assessment. It is used on the first day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course. For more information, please see part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, and part 7 of this resource.
Inspector Training, Day 1
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides the first part of an inspector training guide agenda. Included are self-introductions, a warm-up, check in, introduction to the course, competency-based approach review and homework for the lesson. It is used on the first day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.
Day 1 Handout
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource provides an entry/exit profile for Secondary Education Year 1 (SE1) writing and linguistic competencies. Included are student entry/exit expectations for grammar and vocabulary, as well as a writing exercise. It is used on the first day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.
The Foundation of Contemporary Approaches to Experimental Learning (Part I)
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of experimental learning. Background on experimental learning is included, along with how it is integrated into traditional educational programs. Discussion topics focus on using experimental learning to link education, work and personal development.
Principles of Instructed Second Language Acquisition
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of general principles for instructed language acquisition. Discussion topics focus on the design and nature of these principles and their relevance to teachers in a variety of settings.
The Process of Experimental Learning (Part II)
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, is part two of an overview of experimental learning. The focus is on integrating the technique into traditional educational programs and includes three models of the experimental learning process.
Guidelines of Training for Trainers
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, focuses on the process of training trainers. Included are a series of pointers and considerations to be used in any training of trainers exercise. Discussion topics focus on planning, preparation, good techniques, attitude and facilitator behavior.
United Federation of Teachers Professional Devlopment Program, Teacher Centers
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of the New York State Regent exam, specifically the English Language Arts Exam. Included are guidelines of project-based learning and alternative assessment for learning English.
Improving ESL Learners' Listening Skills: At the Workplace and Beyond
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, focuses on how to improve listening skills for language learners. Included is a Q&A that summarizes what is known about the listening process as it relates to adult second language learners.
Appendix C, Sample Unit Cycle
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Appendix C of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes a 10- to 11- day sample unit focusing on objectives for one year of language study. Included are the general language skills covered and the stages and general steps of the lessons.
Section VI, Expanded Curriculum for MS4
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Section VI of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes the expanded curriculum for MS4 students. Included are descriptions of the overall entry and exit profiles of the learners, as well as a more detailed description of each of the competencies described in the exit profile.
Appendix D, Sample Unit
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Appendix D of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) outlines a sample unit related to the fifth unit of the school year, as laid out in Appendix B. Included are sample unit objectives and daily lesson plans, which are divided into stages that follow the unit cycle found in Appendix C.
Basic Principles and Practice in Vocabulary Instruction
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides some of the major ‘common sense’ principles of vocabulary instruction and learning. Included are discussions on general language teaching and vocabulary principles.
Supplemental Materials
Language(s):
Published: 2011
The Best Practices for Supervisors Course was designed for the professional development of Algerian middle school and high school English teacher supervisors. The course consisted of two 60-hour face-to-face trainings and an interim online phase. The first session of face-to-face trainings was delivered in October 2008. The second session, online, ran in winter 2009, and the final face-to-face session was held in spring 2009.
Section VIII, Assessment
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Section VIII of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes the assessment of MS4 students. Included are the purposes of assessment in language teaching and learning, and also the relationship between testing, assessment and evaluation.
Section VII, Pedagogy
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Section VII of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) outlines the pedagogy and corresponding guiding principles for MS4 students. Included are descriptions of the guiding principles, the pedagogy needed to enact the principles and classroom examples.
Appendix A and B, Introduction, Sample Themes, and Topics
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Appendix sections A and B of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describe the sample themes and topics that span the seven years of the Algerian English curriculum.
Adapting and Supplementing Textbooks to Include Language Planning
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of language planning and its role in the classroom. Discussion topics focus on specific methods of how to use language planning to adapt and supplement course books.
Section III, Guiding Principles and Teacher Competencies
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Section III of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) provides detailed descriptions of the guiding principles and competencies for the curriculum. Included is a list of nine guiding principles and a corresponding list of teacher competencies.
Section V, Algerian English Framework (AEF) Table for Grades 6-12
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This resource consists of a series of tables that supplement Section V of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4). It outlines the expected level of attainment of each of the competencies by grade level and across grade level. It also includes a focus on oral interaction, interpretive listening and reading, productive writing and listening, and linguistic competency.
Sections I and II, Table of Contents, Introduction and Overview
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Sections I and II of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) provides the table of contents, introduction and description of the curriculum and its goals.
Section V, Algerian English Framework (AEF) for Grades 6-12
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
Section V of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) outlines the Algerian English Framework. It provides a description of the expected level of attainment of each of the competencies by grade level.
My Arabic Library: Teacher's Guide - Fourth Grade
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This manual from Scholastic is intended for teachers of fourth grade (elementary) students and contains lesson plans and activities to promote reading within the classroom. The guide aims to enhance reading skills and improve analytical abilities. It includes subjects such as the classroom library, selecting books, implementing a system for borrowing books and the role of family in encouraging reading. It also provides an overview of recommended books.
My Arabic Library: Teacher's Guide - Fifth Grade
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This manual from Scholastic is intended for teachers of fifth grade students and contains lesson plans and activities to promote reading within the classroom. The guide aims to enhance reading skills and improve analytical abilities. It includes subjects such as the classroom library, selecting books, implementing a system for borrowing books and the role of family in encouraging reading. It also provides an overview of recommended books.
My Arabic Library: Teacher's Guide - Sixth Grade
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This manual from Scholastic is intended for teachers of sixth grade students and contains lesson plans and activities to promote reading within the classroom. The guide aims to enhance reading skills and improve analytical abilities. It includes subjects such as the classroom library, selecting books, implementing a system for borrowing books and the role of family in encouraging reading. It also provides an overview of recommended books.