Bilingual & ESL
Scaffolding Instruction for ELLs
Graphic Organizer: Scaffolding Instruction for English Language Learners
by Office of Achievement Resources, NYCDOE
After reading the Walqui article on scaffolding instruction for English language learners, use the following graphic organizer to analyze concepts presented from the article.
Walqui (2006) Scaffolding Instruction for ELLS: A Conceptual Framework
by Aı´da Walqui, Teacher Development Program, West Ed, USA
Adolescent students learning academic subject matter in a new language face a number of challenges, both local and global in nature, as they negotiate the linguistic, academic and social world of schooling. Making a case for a pedagogy of rigour and hope, the author presents a model of scaffolding that emphasises the interactive social nature of learning and the contingent, collaborative nature of support and development. Drawing on Sociocultural Theory, as well as a large body of empirical research on effective practices with second language learners, the author examines the use of specific types of scaffolding to promote linguistic and academic development.
Planning to Support Student Learning
by Office of Achievement Resources, NYCDOE