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We update this page regularly with information and materials relevant
to the ESOL community. Browse for quality assured material by using the
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Our Changing World Level 2 and 3: An integrated unit
These unit standards activities recently added to ESOL Online incorporate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They relate to NCEA levels 2 and 3: unit standards 2986, 17360, 17363, 17368, 15007, 15009, 17144, and 17142.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/esol/esolonline/secondary_esol/classroom/
ncea/our_changing_world/home_e.php
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New category of websites: User-contributed content
In response to the changing nature of the Internet, TKI will now link to selected social software (Web 2.0) sites. Social software allows users to contribute content and to collaborate with others using blogs, wikis, and other tools. These sites will have the head and shoulders icon to show that they contain user-contributed content. While all sites are still subject to rigorous quality-assurance processes, teachers are advised to evaluate this category of sites carefully for relevance and accuracy, and to consider any privacy and security issues before using them with students.
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LEAP: Language Enhancing the Achievement of Pasifika
Make use of this professional learning resource developed for teachers across the curriculum at all levels who work with bilingual Pasifika students in mainstream classrooms. The site includes research-based material for supporting language development, information on being bilingual, and a section about what helps students to learn.
http://leap.tki.org.nz/
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Language Crosswords
Try these randomly generated crosswords as vocabulary revision activities for beginning or intermediate students. The crosswords are organized into topics such as numbers, colours and clothing, and weather and time, and the languages include English, French, German, and Spanish.
http://www.languagecrosswords.com/index.php
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Change in ordering process for MOE resources and publications
The process for schools to order Ministry of Education resources and publications has changed. From 1 March 2008, Wickliffe Ltd is responsible for customer services and warehousing of the Ministry's publications and resources – to order, phone 0800 660 662, fax 0800 660 663, or email orders@thechair.minedu.govt.nz
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wickED
Visit the recently restructured wickED site. This site is designed for independent use for students aged 7–12 years, and the material includes curriculum-based interactive activities, 'Topic' learning guides, and profiles of 'Cool Kiwis'. View the latest activity for ESOL students, The Zoo.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/
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Community Facilitator's choice
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ELIP (English Language Intensive Programme) Years 7–13
Containing a set of programme guideline materials for teachers of English
language learners, this resource has been sent to every school with ESOL-funded
students or international students in years 7–13. Additional copies
are available from the Migrant and Refugee Education Team for $75.00 (incl.
P&P and GST). If you think your school may not have received your free
copy, please contact Helen Nicholls, Senior Advisor, Migrant and Refugee
Education Team, email helen.nicholls@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]. |
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Selections
The Selections series provides appropriate, high-interest, theme-based reading
for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds in years 7-13 who find
the usual classroom reading material more difficult. Teachers' notes and an audio CD will accompany 8 new titles sent to schools in July 2006. For information about distribution or eligibility email Helen Nicholls, helen.nicholls@minedu.govt.nz [no spam]. |
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Resource Link Online
Frog Pond and Other Stories for students in years 5–6 and Creepy and Other Stories for students in years 7–10 each contain ten stories and articles with photographs or illustrations, audio, glossaries, and interactive activities. These interactive CD-ROMs will appeal to students of all abilities, in particular those who are not yet proficient readers and ESOL students. Student activities include writing their own message, poem, cartoon, or presentation. The supporting teachers' notes booklet for each resource provides a users' guide, suggested teaching purposes, advice on teaching approaches, and notes on the texts.
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/resource_link/jun2006/audio-for-esol_e.php
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Non-English-Speaking-Background Students: Information for Schools
This folder helps schools and mainstream teachers to develop policies,
procedures, and programmes to meet the needs of ESOL students. The three
sections are ESOL Resourcing Information, Refugee Student Information,
and International Fee-paying Student Information. All schools with
ESOL funded students or international students have been sent this folder.
For further information contact the Ministry of Education National ESOL
Team at the Auckland office: Phone 0800 800 675, or 09 374 5529, fax 09
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ESOL in the Mainstream Video Package
The key focus of this resource is to reinforce the importance of the mainstream
classroom teacher in providing a supportive and accessible learning environment
for ESOL students. The video profiles a number of schools, and has been
made available to schools through professional development workshops. Schools
can request additional copies by contacting their regional advisory service. |
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TESOLANZ
Teachers can register and subscribe to the newsletter or journal, read about ESOL education providers, view ESOL reports, and participate in online discussions.
http://www.tesolanz.org.nz |
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| Have you ever used "Favourites" or "Bookmarks" to store your
favourite websites so you can find them again later? TKI Kete on Te Kete
Ipurangi functions in the same way only better! And it's absolutely free!
Using the TKI kete function, you can save different types of resources,
including websites, in your own space on TKI. This way you can access your
favourites from any computer with Internet access. To find out more, click
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If you wish to recommend any interesting websites please
email us.
Conferences, hui, meetings, and events of interest to this community will be
drawn to your attention. If you wish to let us know about events then please
email us with the information.
Teaching English In Schools to Speakers of Other Languages (TESSOL) Tuition Fees Scholarships
The Ministry of Education is providing scholarships for teachers currently teaching in specialist ESOL classes or mainstream classrooms to gain ESOL qualifications. The scholarships will be awarded in three categories: Migrant Initiative, Pasifika Initiative, and International Initiative. For more information contact Gillian Barron, phone (09) 302 9257, or Helen Nichols, phone (09) 302 9256, or email esolinfo@minedu.govt
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=8374&data=l
Telephone Tutorial
The TKI Team would be happy to provide a tour of the website, via the telephone,
at your school staff meetings or planning sessions. Contact us at tutorials@tki.org.nz if
you would like to explore this option.
If you wish to place a message for visitors to this community then please send
us an email.
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