Media Project: Podcast
Dive into an exciting journey of classroom management and discover how it can transform our understanding of each student’s unique needs! In a dynamic multilingual environment, effective classroom management is not just a strategy—it’s a game-changer that paves the way for innovative teaching practices, including the implementation of e-portfolios.
Join me, Khelia Olison Williams, an enthusiastic ESL instructor from Houston the area, as I share key insights in my latest video! You'll learn how to communicate with translated instructions, incorporate essential wait time in lesson plans, establish engaging structures and routines, utilize vibrant visual aids, and foster a rich cultural awareness for both teachers and students alike.
​
Together, we’ll tackle the challenges faced by ESL learners, uncover the incredible benefits of nurturing a supportive learning environment, and address pressing questions from educators across Texas. It’s time to explore a flexible, engaging, and effective approach to boost language proficiency and student involvement! Don’t miss out—watch the video and unlock the secrets to elevating your classroom experience!
Tips to Manage an ESL Classroom
Photos and video used according to district guidelines. Video created by iMovie
More About the Podcast
You can access the final publication draft of my article, "5 Tips to Manage an ESL Classroom," through the following link: Final Publication Draft. This draft explores how effective classroom management can enhance our understanding of each student's unique needs and offers best practices for teaching in a multilingual environment.
The concepts discussed in the podcast and article align closely with my overall innovation plan, which focuses on implementing ePortfolios in emergent bilingual classrooms. This plan equips educators with strategies for utilizing progressive education to enhance language acquisition while integrating blended learning meaningfully. It encourages student choice and fosters a growth mindset for academic development.
My innovation plan focuses on creating a sustainable and impactful ePortfolio in a sheltered classroom, which is valuable to students, teachers, peers, and the ESL department. It improves communication, increases student choice and voice, and prepares students for real-world experiences (Fernandez, 2022). Additionally, the ePortfolio promotes a growth mindset, builds self-esteem, and enhances students' motivation to embrace challenges. An ePortfolio serves as both a product and a process, reflecting students' learning and achievements while showcasing their work in English linguistics. For a detailed overview of my innovation plan, please visit the Innovation Plan.
Thank you for exploring the importance of classroom management in the ESL classroom with me. We can provide a positive classroom atmosphere by continuously seeking innovative and relevant ways to improve the learning environment. Reinforcing good behavior, making learning enjoyable, and being flexible can create an engaging environment that supports language learning.
Supporting Resources
To ensure a thorough understanding of the topic, here are some key references and resources mentioned in the podcast and article:
References
​
Augusta University. (2024). Why Is Classroom Management Important? Why Is Classroom Management Important? https://www.augusta.edu/online/blog/why-is-classroom-management-important
Fernandez, G. (2022, August 25). A Digital Digest: Using ePortfolio Assessments In The 21st-Century English Classroom. ELearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/digital-digest-using-eportfolio-assessments-in-21st-century- english-classroom
Jones, V. F., & Jones, L. S. (2021). Comprehensive classroom management: creating communities of support and solving problems. Pearson.
​Marrero-Colón, M. (2016, March). Using the SIOP Model to Address the Language Demands of the CCSS: Extending Think-Pair- Share. Center for Applied Linguistics. https://education.wm.edu/centers/sli/events/ESL%20101/extending-think-pair- share.pdf​
Thu, T.-H. (2010). Teaching culture in the EFL/ESL classroom. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED511819.pdf
Valdes, J. M. (2010). Culture bound: bridging the cultural gap in language teaching. Cambridge Univ. Press.