Schedule
Sun, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1/22/2017 - 1/22/2017) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sun, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (3/5/2017 - 3/5/2017) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sun, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (3/26/2017 - 3/26/2017) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Sun, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (4/9/2017 - 4/9/2017) Location: PRICO CCPRC
Description
This introductory course builds participants? professional knowledge so that as educators, they can teach ESL learners more effectively in diverse preK-12 settings. Emphasis will be put on the philosophy, history and politics of education in regards to English language learners (ELLs). Instructional methods will address listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a primary focus on English language development, WIDA standards, TESOL standards, and the common core and Mass. frameworks. This includes increasing participants? awareness of differences in home experiences, background knowledge, skills, and linguistic development. The role of culture and heritage of languages will also be considered. Participants will learn about teaching strategies and learning activities that are appropriate for various disciplines across pre-K-12 classrooms and with students of diverse English language proficiency. Participants will also learn how to integrate appropriate sheltered English or subject