Getting started
Paula explains how she became interested in the field of ESL teaching.
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Goals for SIFEs
Paula shares some positive academic goals for students with limited schooing.
Position in Toronto
Paula describes her work as the ESL/ELD program coordinator for the Toronto District School Board.
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Starting where they are
Paula discusses the importance of meeting newcomer students' needs and validating their experiences.
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A famous student
Learn who Paula's most famous ELL student from her years teaching in Toronto is!
Teacher evaluation
Paula discusses the importance of administrator familiarity with ELL best practices when conducting evaluations.
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Success story
Paula shares the story of a student who overcame a significant challenge with the school's help.
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Teacher distribution
Paula discusses how Ontario's ELL policy impacts teacher distribution.
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Test exemptions
Paula discusses ELL testing exemptions in Ontario schools.
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Assessment
Paula discusses three types of assesment: as learning, for learning, and of learning.
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