Supporting MLL Students: STEP Assessment Framework

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Multilingual Learners

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Slide 1 — Title Slide Case Study: Supporting Fatima (Grade 10 MLL Student) Module 2 – STEP & English Proficiency Your Name Course / AQ Program Slide 2 — Overview of the Case Study Student: Fatima (Grade 10) Strengths Strong listening skills Follows multi-step instructions Uses high-frequency vocabulary Beginning to use compound sentences Understands texts with visual supports Areas for Growth Asking follow-up questions in conversations Interpreting texts without visual support Linki...

This professional development session focuses on empowering multilingual learners (MLLs) through targeted instructional strategies and systematic assessment frameworks. It aims to identify barriers faced by MLLs and develop actionable classroom scaffolds based on the STEP (Steps to English Proficiency) framework. The session includes an overview of language acquisition, analysis of case studies to highlight strengths and areas for growth, and discussions on effective strategies for reading, writing, and oral communication. Additionally, it incorporates digital tools to minimize language barriers and emphasizes the importance of triangulated assessment for monitoring language growth. Participants are encouraged to implement new support strategies for MLLs and commit to continued learning resources to enhance their teaching practices.

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Supporting MLL Students: STEP Assessment Framework

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Create a Safe Space for Engagement

Leverage Fatima’s Case Study

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