Effective Literacy Instruction for Second Language Learners

Effective Literacy Instruction for Second Language Learners

Objectives:

  • Analyze and discuss differentiated literacy lesson exemplars.
  • Plan and practice with Total Physical Response techniques to embed into lessons.
  • Research and plan with resources that differentiate instruction for students learning a second language.
  • Adopt and adapt by differentiating and scaffolding existing curricula.

Hours: 10 

ESOL Advanced: Teaching Advanced Second Language Learners

ESOL Advanced: Teaching Advanced Second Language Learners

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


ESOL Beginners: Teaching Beginner Second Language Learners

ESOL Beginners: Teaching Beginner Second Language Learners

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


ESOL Intermediate: Teaching Intermediate Second Language Learners

ESOL Intermediate: Teaching Intermediate Second Language Learners

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


Evidence-Based ESOL Classroom Strategies Grades K-5

Evidence-Based ESOL Classroom Strategies Grades K-5

Objectives:

  • Understand the needs of ESOL students and the outcomes needed for language development.
  • Analyze and plan with a variety of classroom methods and materials.
  • Discuss and incorporate evidence-based strategies into classrooms.

Hours: 10

Evidence-Based ESOL Classroom Strategies for Grades 6-12

Evidence-Based ESOL Classroom Strategies for Grades 6-12

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

Evidence-Based ESOL Program Design

Evidence-Based ESOL Program Design

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

Leadership in English as a Second Language Programs

Leadership in English as a Second Language Programs

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

Pedagogies for Diverse Classrooms

Pedagogies for Diverse Classrooms

Objectives:

  • 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

Program Administration for Second Language Learners (ESOL)

Program Administration for Second Language Learners (ESOL)

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