Instructional Design to Enhance Language Acquisition

Session Description

This presentation gives the rationale in the development of a digital learning object to support struggling second language learners.  The digital module adheres to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and modified Specifically designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to aid all learning modalities. Research shows that adolescent learners improve when motivation is supported within the module. Researchers state that second language learners benefit from assessment with meaningful feedback to correct any misconceptions.  Second language learners improve their proficiency with the second language moving to fluency when they engage with the language frequently. Research shows that middle school students engage with learning opportunities more often when gamification is incorporated in digital learning.

Presenter(s)

Kathleen O'Mara
California State University

Kathleen O'Mara is a MSIDT grade student at CSUF. She is also a middle school teacher at a Title 1 school.

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