This course will help instructors to integrate ELL students into the classroom community focusing on the assets that they bring to the learning environment. Strategies, activities and research-based pedagogies will be introduced and explored to promote inclusivity of all students regardless of language proficiency. It will help students integrate diversity into their curricula and classroom environment. Our learning environments are becoming increasingly more diverse. This course will help to create a harmonious, inclusive classroom environment for all students regardless of English proficiency. This course will guide participants in identifying the needs and assets that ELL students possess and help them reach their full potential.
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for any educator working with English Language Learners that wants to create a learning environment that meets the educational, emotional an social needs of all students. This includes: Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Coordinators, Literacy Coaches, Response to Intervention Teams, Beginning Teachers, Technology Coordinators, School Administrative Teams and MTSS Teams.
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