Introduction to Teaching English Learners Specialization
Introduction to Teaching English Learners Specialization
Empower the English Learners in Your Classroom. Master teaching strategies that support culturally and linguistically diverse students in an inclusive learning environment.
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Specialization - 3 course series
Introduction to Teaching English Learners is a specialization intended for educators in the beginning stages of their careers (i.e. 0-3 years experience) or who are new to working with English learners. By completing these 3 courses, learners will be better prepared to serve the English learners in their classrooms through sheltered instruction principles, culturally responsive teaching methods, integrating educational technology, and building awareness of the unique challenges faced by this group of students.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will complete authentic assignments applicable to the classroom such as evaluating educational technology for use with English learners, identifying strengths and weaknesses of sheltered instruction lessons, suggesting curriculum revisions to incorporate elements of culturally responsive teaching, and more.
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It will take approximately 3 months to complete the specialization if you take the three courses sequentially.
No specific background knowledge is necessary, though at least some teaching experience is helpful.
You do not necessarily need to take the courses in a specific order, but we highly recommend beginning with Academic Success for English Learners, followed by the Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners, and then Using Educational Technology with English Learners.
There is no university credit available for completing the specialization. The number of clock hours is included on the certificates of completion for the individual courses so that they may be submitted for continuing professional education requirements.
You will have a toolbox of research-based tips, tools, and strategies to better support the English learners in your classroom after completing this specialization.
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.
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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.