One of the purposes of group learning is for the students to help each other learn the material and encourage each other to complete and turn in assignments. To encourage that aspect of group learning, groups will be awarded 5% bonus if the whole group averages 80% for the assignment or test.
There will be various types of groupings depending on the type of assignment, but it will be made clear which group is being held accountable. Concerned that the new student who hardly knows English will bring the group grade average down? Don't worry - see accommodation section below.
All ESL students are learning English. These accommodations from regular teaching are done with all ESL students:
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Examples of accommodations on assignments and tests according to English proficiency levels:
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Students with English proficiency levels in between would have expectations in graduated levels between those for low and high proficiency levels. |
Students are graded on assignments according to expectations for their proficiency level. I will work with the students to make clear what is expected of them. Rubrics that show what is expected will be given and discussed to check understanding before students start any major assignment.
Accommodations for gifted students or students with disabilities
will be made on a case-to-case basis appropriate to each student.
will be made on a case-to-case basis appropriate to each student.