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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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ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series SpecializationArizona State UniversityAbout this Specialization
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Plan lessons, activities and assessment with the ELL in mind, and create an engaging and welcoming environment for the ELL and their families.
This Specialization covers lesson planning and assessing with the ELL in mind as well as engaging the ELL student and their families in the school and community. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply the skills you learned by creating an annotated lesson plan and assessment with appropriate modifications for the ELL students. You will also develop a bank of resources for engaging the ELL in your school and community.
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 6 months to complete
Suggested 3 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Arabic
Learner Career Outcomes
25%
Got a pay increase or promotion.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online courses
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible Schedule
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Intermediate Level
Some related experience required.
Approx. 6 months to complete
Suggested 3 hours/week
English
Subtitles: English, Arabic
There are 4 Courses in this Specialization
Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind
149 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
77 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
44 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
7 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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Arizona State University
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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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