Welcome to my Wiki for Developing an ESL Instructional Framework!

You can utilize this Wiki as a resource for investigating and addressing the following topics:

Use of Language Objectives

Building Background Knowledge

Use and Development of Academic Vocabulary

Writing for Academic Purposes




Curriculum Frameworks

Understanding by Design (UbD)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)

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Educational Background

Ph.D. University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
M.A. Florida International University, Miami, Florida
B.A. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Contact Information

Dr. Benjamin Lester
ESOL and Spanish Teacher
Cherokee County School District
Contact Dr. Lester via email

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