English as a Second Language

Course Objectives:

• Practice writing language objectives appropriate for advanced language learners.
• Discuss various approaches to team teaching and how to ensure they are effective.
• Evaluate a range of assessments appropriate for ESOL students, and how to use those assessments to plan effectively.
• Review and practice with strategies for vocabulary teaching learners in the advanced stage of language acquisition.

Hours: 10

Course Objectives:

• Practice writing language objectives appropriate for beginner language learners.
• Discuss various approaches to team teaching and how to ensure they are effective.
• Evaluate a range of assessments appropriate for ESOL students, and how to use those assessments to plan effectively.
• Review and practice with strategies for vocabulary teaching learners in the beginning stage of language acquisition.

Hours: 10

Course Objectives:

• Practice writing language objectives appropriate for intermediate language learners.
• Discuss various approaches to team teaching and how to ensure they are effective.
• Evaluate a range of assessments appropriate for ESOL students, and how to use those assessments to plan effectively.
• Review and practice with strategies for vocabulary teaching learners in the intermediate stage of language acquisition.

Hours: 10

Objectives:

• Understand the needs of ESOL students and the outcomes that are needed for adequate language development aligned to ESEA indicators applicable to ESOLs.
• Become familiar with, and analyze, a variety of classroom methods and materials appropriate for ESOL students.
• Develop and plan with evidence-based strategies for immediate classroom implementation.

Hours: 10

Course Objectives:

• Review and discuss models of effective leadership for ESOL programs.
• Review and discuss program requirements for ESOL programs at the state and federal levels.
• Adapt elements of leadership in program design applicable to districts and schools.

Hours: 10

Objectives:

• Support effective ESOL programs that align with the requirements of Title III of the ESEA.
• Analyze and allocate funding from federal and state resources.
• Support cultural pedagogies in program and curriculum design.
• Discuss parental involvement and necessity of their involvement in ESOL programs.

Hours: 10

• Apply practices and strategies that support the diverse language needs of second language learners.
• Plan lessons that represent diversity, cultural awareness, and cross-cultural understanding among students.
• Reflect upon lessons and implementation using peer feedback protocols.

Hours: 10

Objectives:

• Discuss aptitude testing within state and federal ESOL program requirements.
• Support teachers and other stakeholders in curriculum selection and design.
• Design a LEP family and community outreach plan.
• Leverage state and federal resources to provide effective program guidance.

Hours: 10