Gateway to the Classroom
Using Differentiated Instruction to Introduce ESOL students to English
Language
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies including: a. Direct – structured and teacher-basedb. Inquiry-based – discovery and student-basedc. Cooperative – group students based on ability
and backgroundd. Information processing – rote memorization of
material
Differentiated Instruction Model
Direct
Teacher Led-led in English, translates to Spanish for direction
Inquiry - Based
Student centered-discover classroom-student questions environment
Cooperative
Small Groups with similar-backgrounds-abilities-interests
Information Processing
Flash Cards – English side/Spanish side
