This course is an exploration of the strategies, methodology, philosophy, and classroom organizational structure that have been found to benefit content and literacy outcomes for ELL (English language learner) students. Language experience, cooperative learning, and constructivist strategies are practices that will be examined and modeled during this course. Students will revisit first and second language acquisition, as well as sheltered instruction models, used to adapt curriculum for ELL students at all grade levels. The practices learned in this course ensure development of language proficiency by accessing content and cognitive language. Participants learn the use of authentic assessments that allow students to demonstrate learning in ways not dependent on high levels of English. Exploration of ELP (English Language Proficiency) standards and strategies will deepen student understanding of the relationship between oral language and content learning. Participants will experience a wide range of methodologies and reflect on how they impact student and teacher learning.
- Teacher: Erin Ocon
- Teacher: Amber Tatge
- Teacher: Yasin Tunc