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Introducing ELD Techniques to Mainstream Teachers (K-8)/Flex Course

 

Are you struggling with how to effectively teach your English language learners? This online course will provide you with techniques and strategies in order to address identified student needs and improve overall student achievement. You will learn many quick and easy modifications to daily instruction that can truly help students struggling with content and language. A focus will also be on the into/through/beyond approach.

"I thought the class was extremely well thought out and extensive. I learned a lot" - Mazzoni Johnson

 

Enrollment Options

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Register]Course Plus Graduate-Level Credit from USD ($230 + $124)

 

Topical Outline / Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One

  • Effective Instructional Approaches for English Language Learners
  • A Natural Progression of Language
  • Quick and Easy Modifications to Daily Instruction
  • Test #1
  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Assignment #2: Article reflection

Unit Two

  • Creating an Active Learning Environment
  • Making Content Comprehensible
  • Test #2

Unit Three

  • Into: Activating Prior Knowledge
  • Through: Making Connections to the Content
  • Beyond: Extending Learning
  • Test #3
  • Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate

Unit Four

  • Integrated Lesson Plans
  • Assessing ELD Students
  • Lesson Plan Checklist
  • Test #4

Unit Five

  • Vocabulary Learning
  • Vocabulary Development Games
  • Test #5

Unit Six

  • Cooperative Learning
  • Group Involvement Activities
  • Assignment #4: Analyze a student