Course Overview
English Language Learners bring a wide range of experiences, linguistic backgrounds, and educational histories that shape how they access and engage with instruction. Effective instruction for multilingual learners requires educators to critically examine how curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom environments support equitable access to learning.
This course engages participants in the critical evaluation, selection, adaptation, and implementation of pedagogical materials and instructional practices designed to maximize student success in both content-area learning and academic language development. Grounded in second language acquisition theory and evidence-based instructional frameworks, participants will develop practical strategies for the secondary level for differentiating lesson design, scaffolding instruction, and delivering comprehensible, academically rigorous content. Emphasis is placed on fostering meaningful engagement with academic concepts while promoting equitable educational outcomes for multilingual learners across diverse classroom contexts.
Course Objectives:
By the end of session 1, participants will be able to:
Identify and understand the needs of English Language Learners.
A. Assess student’s proficiency levels
B. Recognize cultural perspectives
C. Address the teaching of language skills
By the end of session 2, participants will be able to:
Implement strategies for modifying academic content for English Language Learners.
By the end of session 3, participants will be able to:
Put skills into practice.
A. Employ multiple methods of assessment
B. Review web-based TeachNet curriculum units designed for English Language Learners
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