Plan lessons, activities and assessment with the ELL in mind, and create an engaging and welcoming environment for the ELL and their families.
ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization
Engage ELL Students for Success in Your Content Classroom. In these three courses, learn to engage ELL students as they successfully acquire language to learn content.
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 3 months to complete
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Subtitles: English, Arabic
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There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind
134 ratings
In this course you will learn how to design lesson plans around the needs of your ELL students and their language level through the analysis of content language and cognitive demands. You will learn how to align language objectives to the adopted standards of your school and content area. You will learn how to modify existing course materials as well as develop graphic organizers and languages frames to support ELLs’ access to content. Analysis of second language acquisition theories will be applied to lesson planning.
Assessing Achievement with the ELL in Mind
70 ratings
In this course, you will learn how to design assessments around the needs of your ELL students and their language level. You will learn how to incorporate language and content requirements for both formative and summative assessment types. You will learn to assess your ELL students through the use of project and task-based assignments. You will learn to use and modify rubrics to align to and measure student achievement of your language and content learning objectives. The course will also briefly cover strategies for supporting ELL students during standardized testing.
Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community
40 ratings
In this course, you will learn how to better and more successfully engage your ELL(s) and their families in the school and community. You will learn how to engage your ELL student in the classroom setting as well as in various aspects of the school including extracurricular activities and the inner workings of the school and education system. You will also be introduced to strategies for engaging the families of your ELL students in the school community and the wider community of your city and state. You will interact with a variety of case studies that highlight teachers, schools, and communities in different cities throughout the United States and the ways in which they successfully engage ELLs and their families. From sharing their experience, you will have the tools necessary to implement strategies and procedures for engaging your ELLs and their families.
ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project
6 ratings
As teachers, it is so important to have a plethora of resources to draw upon for modification for specific students and classroom contexts. In this capstone project, you are tasked with applying the concepts learned throughout the specialization, to create your own toolbox designed with the ELL in Mind.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM ELL SUCCESS IN THE CONTENT CLASSROOM: TEACHER TOOLBOX SERIES
by MFNov 18, 2017
Good overview of assessment for ELLs. Sometimes the videos were a little too similar in format to maintain interest. I liked the links to outside videos and resources. Overall, well done.
by SDDec 19, 2015
WOW! I learned so much my head is spinning--EXCELLENT Course!\n\nAmazing Content! Fantastic Examples! Well Organized! Superb Teachers!\n\nThank you for the opportunity to learn!
by DNMay 11, 2018
This course was excellent professional development. As a Science teacher, it helped me understand how I can incorporate English language instruction into my lesson plans.
by MMFeb 8, 2019
I had a lot of realizations regarding the construction in lesson planning. I think I need to reflect on how to somehow adapt this in teaching my learners.
by ALFeb 7, 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was a great learning for me and to understand how assessments can be created and modified for different learners.
by ISDec 21, 2018
It is an awesome course with a lot of new information it is perfect course for School English teachers, once try it you will see how useful is it
by MSDec 4, 2016
The lesson is of high standards, very well structured and contains concrete information without useless fillers. Perfect for busy proffesionals.
by MMFeb 26, 2018
I have learnt so much how to help my ELL students in class and outside class . Thank you Arizona University, Thank you Coursera\n\nMohammed
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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
How long does it take to complete the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization?
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in up to 6 months.
How often is each course in the Specialization offered?
Each course in the Specialization is offered on a regular schedule, with sessions starting about once per month. If you don't complete a course on the first try, you can easily transfer to the next session, and your completed work and grades will carry over.
What background knowledge is necessary?
An intermediate level of background in the teaching profession is necessary to benefit from the material presented in this course.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
We recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses. However, the courses can be taken in any order based on your interest and/or immediate teaching needs.
Will I earn university credit for completing the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization?
Coursera courses and certificates don't carry university credit, though some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
Will this specialization count towards my required professional development hours or recertification of my teaching license?
Check with your district and state licensure requirements as the certificate of specialization completion MAY satisfy these requirements.
What will I be able to do upon completing the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization?
Upon completion of the specialization you will be able to 1) Apply unique perspectives of second language acquisition to classroom success. 2)Write language objectives aligned to your content and school/district wide objectives. 3)Employ modifications in existing units, lessons, activities and materials for ELL students at their unique levels. 4) Design formative and summative assessment with appropriate modifications, including rubric and other grading tools, for ELL students at their individual levels. 5) Strategically engage ELL students and their families in the learning process and the school community.
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