Arizona State University’s online specialization “ELL in the Content Classroom” trains public and private school educators to engage English Language Learners in their English-speaking classrooms.
Hosted on the award-winning Coursera platform, educators will virtually plan lessons, activities and assessments with the ELL in mind. When you complete the course, you will earn a certificate from ASU and be qualified to instruct in any classroom with an ELL.
What you’ll learn
In this specialization, you will learn how to:
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Apply unique perspectives of second language acquisition to classroom success.
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Write language objectives aligned to your content and school/district wide objectives.
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Employ modifications in existing units, lessons, activities and materials for ELL students at their unique levels.
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Design formative and summative assessment with appropriate modifications, including rubric and other grading tools, for ELL students at their individual levels.
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Strategically engage ELL students and their families in the learning process and the school community.
