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Hélène Duguay joins us to discuss using picture books in the primary and secondary ESL classroom.  She discusses some of her favourite teacher books, book suggestions for the primary and secondary classroom, how to select stories, why to select stories and tips for setting up your own classroom library.

Christine Baida joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our students become more effective and confident readers in ESL. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Christine helps us break down that whole process. This is the final episode in our series of 3. To access tools mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out! Mark It Up Book Mark Mark It Up Explicit Lesson Mark It Up Model Mark It Up Poster Before, During and After Reading Strategies Lesson Prior Knowledge Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

Elizabeth Alloul joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our students become more effective and confident speakers of English. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Liz helps us break down that whole process. This is part 2 of 3 in a series. To access tools mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out! ESL Blogs: eslcommunity.learnquebec.ca/ Where you'll find blog posts, news, archived web events, and archived ESL Newsletters. Elementary ESL Community:https://www.intensive-esl.quebec/  A platform with over 1900 curated resources for Elementary ESL teachers. Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

Dr. Philippa Parks joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our writers become more effective. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Philippa talks us through what that looks like when our students are in a written production mode. This is part 1 of 3 in a series. To access the actual planners mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out! Mentioned Resources / References Grant Wiggins 2012 The 7 Keys to Effective Feedback https://pdo.ascd.org/lmscourses/PD13OC005/media/FormativeAssessmentandCCSwithELALiteracyMod_3-Reading2.pdf Sundeen, Todd H. “So What’s the Big Idea? Using Graphic Organizers to Guide Writing for Secondary Students With Learning and Behavioral Issues.” Beyond Behavior, vol. 16, no. 3, Council for Exceptional Children, 2007, pp. 29–34, http://www.jstor.org/stable/24011664. Some extra goodies from Dr. Philippa Parks Effective feedback (principles): https://youtu.be/PQA23Yr4qGc Evaluating Competency 3: https://youtu.be/F-fKYZu9gBk How to correct errors in your students’ work: https://youtu.be/aVpZwuPvymc Using writing portfolios: https://youtu.be/-THhuRtH1hI Using graphic organizers to help students structure ideas (Sundeen’s Big Idea): https://youtu.be/ZlQ_aVSm5qw Understanding and using the writing process: https://youtu.be/kSokl6dkno8 Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

In today's episode, we are taking stock of our teaching. How are you focusing on the L in ESL in your classrooms? Join us for a conversation with Martin Tremblay, one of the RÉCIT's dynamic advisors and hear how to enrich your teaching of language. Mentioned Resources/References Gazith, K. (2018). The Mindful and Purposeful Teacher: Research-Informed Practice for Every Student in Every Classroom. KG Teaching Means Learning Consulting Inc. Gonzalez, J. Is Your Lesson a Grecian Urn? https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/grecian-urn-lesson/ Stern, J., Ferraro, K., Duncan, K., & Aleo Trevor (2021). Learning That Transfers: Designing Curriculum for a Changing World. Corwin. Martin Tremblay @MRecit on Twitter https://twitter.com/MRecit 

ESL teachers usually agree that students need to have an understanding of grammar. To be effective speakers and writers in their L2, students need to use proper grammar.  The question remains, what exactly are the most effective methods for teaching grammar. Here, teachers do disagree on what types of grammar teaching methods are the most effective. Some teachers begin their classes with prescribed grammar exercises, one lesson following and building upon the next. Some try to bring it up more organically in classroom settings and address it only when errors occur, but what does the research show? Here to talk everything grammar, or almost everything grammar is Philippa Bell.  Mentioned Resources / References The link below contains the articles referenced in the interview https://drive.google.com/file/d/18rg-4xmQM61O0CyoUHQ2RjehgmeRorcr/view?usp=sharing Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

If your classroom looks anything like mine, addressing learning differences is a real necessity. So few educators (me included) feel like they have been adequately prepared to meet the needs of L2 learners with disabilities. For this reason, I am so excited to introduce Alexandra Coutlée and Lysiane Dallaire who are here to share some of their ideas, resources and expertise to help us provide better instruction to all of our learners. Mentioned Resources / References Keep an eye out for Speaq's newsletter titled IncluSig that is full of references, ideas and help. https://recit.qc.ca/ http://www.lageekdeservice.com/ https://sites.google.com/cslaval.qc.ca/trousse-numrique-csdl/accueil Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

Oral interaction is a critical part of the ESL classroom experience. In this episode, we are looking at the importance of oral interaction in an L2 class. The aim of this podcast is to discuss different ways teachers can get students talking, keep them talking and help them to be more accurate speakers of English as a second language. Join us for an interesting conversation with 2 experienced ESL teachers as they share some of what works for them in their classrooms.  Episode Summary A little theory Guest teachers Instagram contributions What to do with non-verbal students Mentioned Resources / References Lyster R. Ranta L.1997. ‘Corrective feedback and learner uptake’. Studies in Second Language Acquisition 19/1:37–66. http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/site_web/documents/education/jeunes/pfeq/prim-en-ls-Evolution-ESL-Programs.pdf http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/site_web/documents/education/jeunes/pfeq/prim-en-ls-C1-Web-Event-Information-Sheet.pdf http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/site_web/documents/education/jeunes/pfeq/CE_PFEQ_anglais-langue-seconde-secondaire_2011_EN.pdf http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/site_web/documents/education/jeunes/pfeq/prim-en-ls-Intensive_ESL_Teacher_Guide.pdf Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

PODCAST NOTES Teachers are at the heart of all things pedagogy. In this episode, we are looking at the importance of teacher identity in an L2 classroom. The aim of this podcast is to discuss different teacher identities including Non-native speaking second language teachers. Join us for a frank conversation with 2 dynamic non-native speaking teachers of their second or third language. References Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home Moussu, Lucie & Llurda, Enric. (2008). Non-native English-speaking English language teachers: History and research. Language Teaching. 41. 10.1017/S0261444808005028.

In this episode, we are looking at evaluating writing in an L2 classroom. The aim of this podcast is to discuss different principles and techniques of written evaluation in ESL. The following topics will be covered: developing useful and efficient feedback techniques, using technology to evaluate and to communicate results to students and how to have students respond to feedback. Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

PODCAST NOTES Teaching comprehension is so much more than just questions and answers after reading a text or watching something. In this episode, you will meet Teresa Capparelli Conseillère pédagogique d'anglais, langue seconde au secondaire and hear how she explains everything about understanding, from definitions to explaining the whys and hows of teaching comprehension in ESL.  Episode Summary Call-in/e-mail question Meet Teresa Capparelli Comprehension discussed  definitions explanations of the response process examples of demonstration of understanding and reinvesting understanding tasks strategies for students to employ before, during and post comprehension task assessment Mentioned Resources / References C2 web event link https://hosted.learnquebec.ca/eslcommunity/archives/971 For the Response Process Handbook and the C2 FAQ+ Handbook go to https://www.eslinsight.qc.ca/ and then click on Secondary, then on Resources, and lastly on Handbooks. Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

Teachers want to be a part of an educated pedagogical citizenry. In this episode, you will meet Dr. Susan Ballinger of McGill University, and hear how she is questioning the need to maintain a unilingual stance in second language classes. She will explain the idea of translanguaging and offer teachers some tools to help them integrate translanguaging practices into the classroom. Episode Summary Call-in question Meet Dr. Ballinger Translanguaging discussed Defining Translanguaging Background/history Teacher concerns Ideas for implementation Mentioned Resources / References Carol Dweck book Mindset PlurilingualLab https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrcRixJfghtU8F4Xy0cbTg Claude Quevillon Lacasse and Diane Alain MEES project video link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7xK7_BJ0pSVFatFPw-sAIjKP5trQDgks Françoise Armand and Érica Maraillet https://www.elodil.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/documents/Guides/eal/16-disciplines-francais-anglais.pdf Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

As an ESL teacher who was, like many of you, thrown into teaching ESL remotely, Aziza wondered what other tools were out there just in case the upcoming Fall necessitates continued online teaching. In this episode, you will learn about 10 different online tools that made ESL teachers' lives easier and their students' lives more palpable during a stressful learning period.  Episode Summary Call-in question Screen capture recording apps https://www.berrycast.com/conversations/2f2561d4-5bea-58ab-a7bd-cf409c0ba0f4 https://g.co/kgs/fnBo7p Loom https://www.screencastify.com/ https://screencast-o-matic.com/plans?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=101248&awc=16296_1594440607_e88f7fd48c927721168966834c4aeaec Virtual Classrooms  Teams Google Meet Zoom PearDeck  https://www.peardeck.com/remote-learning-educators Kahoot and Jeopardy https://kahoot.com/ https://jeopardylabs.com/ EdPuzzle https://edpuzzle.com/ Padlet https://padlet.com/ Flipgrid https://info.flipgrid.com/ Powtoon https://www.powtoon.com/ Bitmoji Classroom References https://hosted.learnquebec.ca/eslcommunity/ https://anchor.fm/chalkncoffee to leave a message

As an ESL teacher here in Quebec, Canada or as one in a neighbouring global school, the organization; SPEAQ provides up-to-date news for ESL and is considered a touchstone of the ESL community. In this episode, you will meet Monique Mainella, the dynamic V.P of SPEAQ and hear about everything this organization does for all its teachers. Episode Summary Call-in question All about Monique and SPEAQ History Resources Social media platforms Membership Contest Recommended Resources http://www.speaq.org/ https://hosted.learnquebec.ca/eslcommunity/ https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/

Being the new kid on the block is challenging. Being in a new school at the beginning of a career is equally challenging. In this episode, you will meet Rachel Demers-Lambert, a dynamic ESL and Spanish as a Second Language teacher, and hear how she navigates the system from the beginning to the end of the year. Episode Summary All about Rachel First Day Navigating the system Finding, inheriting, creating and adapting resources The most surprising thing you learned this year Teaching abroad Teaching in Quebec City vs Montreal Special Programming - International Baccalaureate Finding support - online, mentorship, colleagues Remote teaching Advice for new teachers Organizing for June and September Recommended Resources EduProtocol Field Guide Books 1 & 2 by Marlena Hebern & Jon Corippo https://www.eduprotocols.com/purchase-books The Google Infused Classroom by Holly Clark & Tanya Avrith  https://www.hollyclark.org/google-infused-classroom/ The HyperDoc Handbook by Highfill, Hilton and Landis https://www.edtechteam.com/books/hyperdoc-handbook-lisa-highfill/ Profes de espanol en Quebec https://www.facebook.com/groups/636331330546013/ Quebec ESL Teachers https://www.facebook.com/groups/400947743302185/ https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ http://www.speaq.org/

In this episode, we discuss the differentiated and culturally inclusive ESL classroom.  We discuss what it is, what it does, and how to implement it with simple,  concrete ideas. 

I am super excited to begin sharing and co-creating knowledge within our ESL teaching community.  In this episode, I will introduce myself and share some ideas to inform, equip and help other educators in this new, remote-teaching situation.