English

Module 1

Topics: Introduction and Cultural Competence

Outcome: Explicitly identify and acknowledge the cultural competence, human capital, knowledge, experiences, and resources students bring to the classroom

 

Module 1 serves to put this course into context and lay the foundational elements for meeting the needs of our ELs. We will be introduced to Education Connections, examine perspectives of ELs, and look at an exemplar lesson. We will collect useful strategies along the way and use them in the final module to create a lesson plan. Participants will work on a lesson plan throughout the course and complete it during Module 5.

Module 2

Topics: Language acquisition: academic language

Outcomes: 

 

• Develop, define, refine, communicate, and assess content objectives for every lesson.
• Develop, define, refine, communicate, and assess language objectives for every lesson. 
• Ensure objectives derive from and are aligned with ELP as well as content standards.

 

Module 2 helps us to identify academic language demands. We learn about teaching content and language simultaneously while planning for various language abilities. Tools for identifying the stages of language acquisition and what students can do will be explored. 

Module 3

Topics: Standards-based Instruction (SBI) and ELs in the ELA classroom, academic language in reading and writing

Outcomes

 

• Differentiate instruction through lesson adaptation and instructional modifications
• Scaffold instruction in response to students' individualized language and content learning needs
• Identify the language demands and domains embedded in lessons and explicitly address language use and needs for both teaching and learning

Module 3 is about holding high expectations for ELs while giving them support to gain access to and achieve success with rigorous content. We will explore the implications of and strategies for the CCSS with ELs. We will identify the academic language needed to meet the reading and writing CCSS and practical strategies to ensure our students get there. 

 

Module 4

Topics:  Academic language: Speaking, listening, and grammar

Outcome: Analyze academic language and implement appropriate teaching strategies in listening, speaking, and grammar using SBI

 

Module 4 gets us acquainted with the speaking, listening, and grammar in the CCSS. We will gather strategies for student engagement, vocabulary development, oral language development, and technology integration. We will continue our work on the lesson plan template and provide feedback for each other to gain multiple perspectives and deepen our understanding of planning meaningful instruction for ELs. 

Module 5

Topics: Instructional Design and Application

Outcome: Design an engaging, rigorous lesson for secondary ELs in ELA classrooms

Module 5 will analyze application practices with ELs. We will identify alternative methods of assessment that hold students accountable and assess intended measures. This course will culminate in the creation and sharing of our lesson plans and portfolio pages.