She then asks the student to rewrite the story in English. There are flexible work groups to help students accomplish specific learning goals. Teaching LEP and English-only students together helps them learn from one another. Separating them for specific purposes enables teachers to tailor language learning according to needs. Substantial blocks of time are set aside for writing , which permits natural writing development.
Teacher conferencing with individual students enables deep and meaningful interaction.
The teachers use problem solving spontaneously to get students to find solutions to possible and actual problems. A problem-solving task is typically assigned for cooperative groups to work on. One teacher works with middle school students. The other teacher works with upper elementary students. Students work in small groups reviewing and comparing information they learned about cities to try and solve the problem.