Sharon Gilbert

Specialist in Literacy and EAL/D (English as an Additional Language). Adult learning designer and facilitator.

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

Important for us as EAL/D teachers to be across and active in this space #ealdconnect

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

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[Cindy Valdez @TESOLoz]

Implication: Explicit teaching of vocabulary!Look here: Use of lang & Vocab @ Level 3 (*being the HSC minimum): “precise & relevant vocab” that’s Tier 1, 2 (complex, academic words) & 3 (subject-specific) words right there #tesoloz #vocabed

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

Important for our role as teachers and leaders of EAL/D #ealdconnect

[SBS News @SBSNews]

The federal government is actively considering parts of a Canadian-style model which allows refugees to be resettled if they are sponsored by community members. https://t.co/nspC0dIwcj

[Abby Saleh @AbbySaleh1]

#ThrowbackThursday my minute of fame
#haltnetwork #sevennews
Higher levels accreditation has provided me with opportunities I could only dream of...
BEST CAREER MOVE EVER.
@LilaMularczyk @JaniceAzzopard6 @hamishwoudsma

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

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[Mandy Wells @mandyjwells]

Effects of pandemic hit refugee and asylum seeker students most https://t.co/FcA7HqRqjj #NoChildLeftBehind @OzRefugeeCounc @TeachersFed

[Maree Whiteley🌏👫 @mareewhiteley]

Released today #AussieSTEMstars series inspiring young readers to #MakeADifference #STEM #Humanities #primarySTEMchat

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

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[Abby Saleh @AbbySaleh1]

Stage 2 students engaged in their first #literaturecircle, high challenge, high support, high engagement, self regulation, collaboration, creativity, communication, critical thinking...building 21st century skills
@hamishwoudsma @JaniceAzzopard6 @Becdelpech

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

Fantastic problem solving, experiential learning, learning conversations #ealdconnect

[SydCatholicSchools @SydCathSchools]

Up, Up and Away! Watch what happens when students from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Cabramatta and Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield pair up to design and build their very own airplanes!

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

Looks very similar to our ESL Scales group analysis and equally as effective in providing feedback and the next steps #ealdconnect

[Impact @ImpactWales]

NEW - Whole Class Feedback is about using an understanding of the learning of your class to plan for progress. Use our new template to try it out in your class✍️🤓🔥

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

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[Pasi Sahlberg @pasi_sahlberg]

Tim Perkins: Vale Sir Ken Robinson, our educational compass and a remarkable visionary https://t.co/SL8WDxkxCV

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

Great reminder for all teachers #ealdconnect

[Alice Leung @aliceleung]

I always find myself returning to Rosenshine’s principles of instruction when I’m reflecting on what I can do better. Such a great resource for teachers. https://t.co/mcsqXcaFsq

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

#ealdconnect Interesting read on PBL
Why high-quality project-based learning is a game-changer https://t.co/k8q1Zyd0IC

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

#ealdconnect A short article but well worth a look for our advocacy roles as EAL/D specialists.
What Matters When Identifying and Serving Gifted Students from Low Income Backgrounds? https://t.co/8URFsQitcr via @lynch39083

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

110. When should we refer ELs to Special Education https://t.co/7mvP9JBRGS #ealdconnect

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

#ealdconnect Such a great infographic to remind us as EAL/D teachers to dig a bit deeper

[Jen Dawes @innejf]

ENTIRELY familiar

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

#ealdconnect Great article on Aboriginal English with its own design structures.

[ANDC @ozworders]

10 ways Aboriginal Australians made English their own https://t.co/xHv7okd15q via @ConversationEDU

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

#ealdconnect Maintaining history and mother tongue connections

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

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[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

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[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

Each slide of #googleSlides has a unique URL. Use the SAME Google Slides with all students and they turn in the link to their specific slide. #googleEDU

[Sharon Gilbert @sharon_gilbert]

#ealdconnect Ensuring we shape learning experiences for all- activate prior learning, build the field knowledge, anticipate language demands, shape access to all texts…could go on!