To address the diverse learning styles among students, literacy strategies can be tailored to support visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing-preferred learners. Here are some appropriate literacy strategies for each style:

1. Visual Lea...More

An example of a curriculum resource that integrates audio with reading and writing is the use of podcasts as a tool for student engagement and comprehension. In a language arts or social studies class, students can be assigned a podcast episode rele...More

In my EFL classroom, I find that using a multimodal writing approach opens up exciting ways for students to express themselves, especially when language alone might feel limiting. Multimodal writing goes beyond traditional text-based assignments; it...More

I see both extensive and intensive reading approaches as essential yet distinct ways of developing reading skills in the EFL classroom. Extensive reading, in my view, aligns well with emphasis on reading as a process that involves meaning-making thr...More

As an EFL instructor in higher education, I'm always on the lookout for tools that make writing lessons more interactive and engaging. One of my favorite tools is Padlet, an online platform where students and I can share, post, and collaborate on co...More

One key dimension of learner differences I address in my classroom is language proficiency, especially since many of my students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds and have varying levels of proficiency in English

Literacy Strategies I Use t...More

One popular method for assessing literacy in today's classrooms is the digital portfolio. This is essentially an online collection where students can showcase their work over time, allowing teachers to see how their skills develop. Instead of relyin...More

In every classroom, learners bring unique cognitive abilities that shape how they understand and engage with lessons. Some students quickly grasp new concepts, while others need a little more time or a different approach to fully comprehend the mate...More

Visual literacy is a great way to help students understand science by using images and diagrams

Example of Practice

In a biology class, students learn about the human body by looking at diagrams and watching animations of the circulatory system...More

Using Audiobooks to Enhance Reading and Writing

Audiobooks are a great tool to connect listening with reading and writing. Here’s how they can be used in the classroom:

Example of Practice

Imagine a class where students are reading a novel. The t...More