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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.