By using vocabulary frames like the Frayer model, emerging bilingual students are given the opportunity to learn new vocabulary in context with the support of the home language and visual aids.
Example:
When teaching young students, teachers can give a short example of how the technique might look in a classroom. This can include images, as necessary, to support clear but concise examples.
Further Reading:
The Teacher Toolkit – Frayer Model
CUNY NYSIEB – Translanguaging in Curriculum and Instruction (2014)
Created by Maria Cioe-Pena
Reviewed by Louis Olander
Categorised in: (1) Perception, (2) Language, Math Expressions, Symbols, (3) Comprehension, (5) Expression and Fluency, (7) Recruiting Interest, ACTION AND EXPRESSION, ENGAGEMENT, REPRESENTATION