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English as an Additional Language (Elementary)
Generative and collaborative Peer Learning Community for English as an Additional Language (Elementary)
Welcome to our virtual learning community of elementary school teachers dedicated to supporting multilingual learners! Together, we will collaborate on co-planning and co-teaching strategies that incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiation to ensure all students thrive. Our community will focus on responsive teaching practices, embracing translanguaging to support students’ linguistic strengths. We will also share resources and insights on effective parent communication and assessments tailored to multilingual learners. Join us in this inclusive space as we celebrate successes and learn together to empower our students!
Live Session Dates/Times
All live sessions take place at 19:00 – 20:30 (China Time) on Tuesdays.
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
October 14, 2024 Tuesday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)
Live Session 1
Tuesday 18 February 2025, 19:00-20:30 (China Time)
Live Session 2
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 19:00-20:30 (China Time)
Live Session 3
Tuesday 18 March 2025, 19:00-20:30 (China Time)
Live Session 4
Tuesday 22 April 2025, 19:00-20:30 (China Time)
Nithya Rajamohan
Nithya is an experienced and passionate educator, dedicated to supporting multilingual learners. With a Masters in Language & Literacy, she brings 12 years of experience across elementary and tertiary education. Having taught in international settings, Nithya believes that working with multilingual learners contributes to shaping the global identity of education. As a multilingual learner herself, she speaks all of Singapore’s national languages conversationally, enhancing her connection to language education. Outside the classroom, she enjoys traveling, baking, and reading. Nithya is excited to collaborate and foster growth within this diverse, global community!
Timothy McGhie
Tim McGhie has been teaching multilingual learners for 12 years, through the full range of age groups from kindergarten through undergraduate. He is passionate about creating an inclusive environment for multilingual learners of English. Currently based at Stamford American International School in Singapore, Tim previously worked in South Korea, Vietnam and Kazakhstan. He has recently completed an MA Education at the University of Nottingham to add to his MA English Language from The University of Edinburgh. Since joining Stamford, Tim has become a UDL fellow through Novak Education, and completed professional development in the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards, and a PYP Category One workshop.
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