Beth Crumpler

Beth Crumpler is an ESL freelance curriculum writer, e-learning content developer and instructor. She has developed written content for some big names in the education sector. She is the founder of the adaptivelearnin.com website and blog, which both present ideas for using adaptive concepts in learning. She is a certified teacher of ESL and music. Beth enjoys studying technology for teaching ESL and in her spare time studies Spanish.

Articles by Beth Crumpler

• Connecting cultures through celebrations of thankfulness

  The end of November is here. In the United States, the end of November means Thanksgiving — the time…

  Monday, November 24, 2014

• Fusing language acquisition with approaches to teaching music

  Most language teachers will agree that songs and chants help students master another language. In addition,…

  Thursday, October 30, 2014

• Open-source software tools for TESOL professionals — Part II

  Open-source platforms can be beneficial to TESOL professionals because they allow for adaptability, are…

  Thursday, July 10, 2014

• Open-source software tools for TESOL professionals — Part I

  Open-source tools are invaluable for TESOL professionals. There are numerous open-source tools available…

  Thursday, June 12, 2014

• ELL content mastery through best practices of learning

  Lesson implementation for English language acquisition must use effective pedagogical practices for teaching…

  Thursday, May 15, 2014

• The power of social media in language acquisition

  To truly spark curiosity and engage the interests of youth today, we must reach them through what they…

  Wednesday, April 30, 2014

• Digital storytelling for cognitive processing in ELLs

  Telling stories accesses the cultural background and prior knowledge of English language learners (ELLs)…

  Thursday, April 17, 2014

• Improving your teaching craft through personalized development

  "Program improvement" is currently a huge focus in U.S. public schools. Just as schools might need to…

  Wednesday, April 02, 2014

• ELL student population increases, obstacles and achievement

  With the increase of ELL populations in U.S. schools, there has been a continued disparity and increase…

  Wednesday, March 12, 2014

• ESL teacher electracy: A shift from flat to digital teaching and learning

  Teaching and learning have changed in the 21st century. With new technology adoptions and their ever-growing…

  Thursday, January 23, 2014

• ELL reading development: Modified guided reading, interventions, support

  Guided reading is an instructional method that allows students to learn how to read and comprehend text.…

  Thursday, January 02, 2014

• Uses for GIS mapping technology in fields of ESL

  Geographic information system (GIS) mapping technology is not the same as GPS mapping. GIS relies on…

  Thursday, December 05, 2013

• Music and performance: Methods for language learning and retention

  Music instruction greatly improves student working memory by minimizing the variables that impair it.…

  Wednesday, November 13, 2013

• LEP student learning struggles: Language or disability assessment

  ​Limited English proficient (LEP) students struggle with academic and content-area concepts. When these…

  Wednesday, October 30, 2013

• Fostering STEM vocabulary development in ESL students

  With the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, content-area literacy is a huge focus right…

  Thursday, October 17, 2013

• Empowering connected learning in TESOL

  Educators of TESOL are a globally connected audience by means of the profession. Connected Educator Month…

  Wednesday, October 02, 2013

• Working memory in English language development

  Working memory is crucial to learning. It is the human mind’s processing of information to complete…

  Thursday, September 19, 2013