Initial Module: STEMSS Strategies

Module Itinerary

Stop 1: Explore the 10 Strategies, how they can be used in teaching language and content in tandem, and how they can support STEMSS learning in the classroom for language learners. Then, reflect on what you have learned and post your thoughts.

Stop 2: Learn how to use the STEMSS approach to support ELs. You will also learn about the integration of content, technology and examples of how to use the EL strategies in classrooms with EL/DL students.

Stop 3: Explore STEMSS lessons and learn about the different components that make up an effective lesson. Share what you have learned by creating a lesson idea using on or more strategies while collaborating with others.

Stop 4: Reflect on all that you have learned, and then continue to brainstorm ideas on a STEMSS topic of your choice. Create a lesson outline that includes subject integration, technology and EL strategies. NOTE: This brainstorm/outline may be used in future modules to continue to build an effective lesson for EL/DL classrooms.

Ready to get started?

PLEASE NOTE:
Keep in mind this Module is in draft form, and we are looking for your valuable input to help us make it an effective learning tool for teachers. In this Module, we are focusing on 10 teaching and learning strategies. One of the changes we will be making is the use of collaborative digital platforms, but for now we are using Google Docs and Slides. We look forward to your feedback!

Grade Level(s): K-12

Expected Duration of Module: Suggested 4-6 hours

Stop 1: What STRATEGIES?

Explore the Stop 1
Learning Presentation

Participants will be able to:

Identify what the STRATEGIES are.
Investigate why strategies are needed to teach academic vocabulary.
Describe how the strategies will support linguistically diverse students.
Provide examples of classroom activities that can be supported by the strategies.
Use a social media platform to share a newly discovered resource and ‘AHA’ moments with.
others competing this Module.

Stop 2: STEMSS Strategies, Tools and Technologies

Explore the Stop 2
Learning Presentation

Participants will be able to:

Define STEMSS thinking.
Identify and use one or more STRATEGIES as effective EL strategies for instruction.

Stop 3: Investigate and Reflect on STEMSS Lessons

Explore the Stop 3
Learning Presentation

Participants will be able to:

Identify the components of a STEMSS lesson including content integration, EL strategies, vocabulary development, graphic organizers, and technology.
Create and share a graphic organizer to reflect what was learned from exploring a STEMSS lesson.
Using social media, reflect on and discuss ideas about strategies learned in Stops 2 and 3.

Stop 4: Brainstorm & Collaborate

Explore the Stop 4
Learning Presentation

Participants will be able to:

Discuss the benefits of teacher and student collaboration using technology.
Collaborate on ideas and resources for creating a STEMSS lesson to teach about Monarch Butterflies, using technology, and EL strategies, including content and academic language development.

Reflect:

Reflect on key take-aways from this module. Complete this Google Form for completion documentation

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