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ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series SpecializationArizona State University

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In this course, you will learn how to better and more successfully engage your ELL(s) and their families in the school and community. You will learn how to engage your ELL student in the classroom setting as well as in various aspects of the school including extracurricular activities and the inner workings of the school and education system.  You will also be introduced to strategies for engaging the families of your ELL students in the school community and the wider community of your city and state.  You will interact with a variety of case studies that highlight teachers, schools, and communities in different cities throughout the United States and the ways in which they successfully engage ELLs and their families.  From sharing their experience, you will have the tools necessary to implement strategies and procedures for engaging your ELLs and their families. 
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
       * Define the culture of ELLs in K-12 classrooms across the U.S.
       * Recognize cultural impact on learning and formal education 
       * Assess your school’s engagement of ELLs and their families
       * Incorporate culturally sensitive techniques to engage ELLs in the classroom and school 
       * Implement strategies for engaging ELLs’ families in the school and larger community  
       * Design a plan for engagement of ELLs and their families in your school  
       * Create a checklist for school and community resources for engaging ELLs and 
          their families

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ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization

Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Course 3 of 4 in the

ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

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Claire McLaughlin

Senior International Educator

Arizona State University

13,964 Learners

4 Courses

Ellen Manos

Senior International Educator

Arizona State University

13,964 Learners

4 Courses

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Arizona State University

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Introduction to Key Aspects of Engaging ELLs and their Families

Welcome to week 1 of the course! This is an important module, as it sets the foundation for many of the strategies presented in this course. We hope that you find the module very informative. By the end of this module, you will be able to define the culture of ELLs in K-12 classrooms across the U.S., recognize cultural impact on learning and formal education, assess your school’s engagement of ELLs and their families, incorporate culturally sensitive techniques to engage ELLs in the classroom and school and implement strategies for engaging ELLs’ families in the school and larger community. Let's get started!

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 39 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

9 videos

Introduction2mA look at ELLs in our Classrooms5mEngaging the ELL in the Classroom and School4mStrategies to Engage ELLs in the Classroom5mThe Importance of Family Engagement3mKey Strategies for Parent and Family Training5mKey Strategies for Teacher and Parent Partnerships3mOvercoming Challenges of Teacher/Parent Communication4mSummary and Review3m

5 readings

Bonus Reading: A-Z List of Countries from the U.S. Department of State10mBonus Reading: In-Class Activities10mBonus Reading: Keys to Success For English Language Learners10mBonus Reading: 20 Strategies for Engaging ELL Families10mBonus Video: Partnering with Latino Parents10m

5 practice exercises

Overview of ELLs30mEngaging ELLs in the Classroom30mEngaging ELL Families30mEngaging ELL Families in the Community30mModule 1 Assessment30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Case Study: The American Dream Academy, Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to week 2 of the course! We are thrilled to introduce you to a stellar organization, the American Dream Academy, and the many things that they do to engage families. By the end of this module, you will be able to implement strategies for reaching out to ELL parents, apply concepts of parental training to your own teaching and school contexts, develop a plan for success for parental involvement to implement in your own classroom and school context, apply concepts of teaching training to your own school context, and devise solutions for parent involvement in your own classroom and school context. Let's get started!

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 55 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

10 videos

Introduction to the American Dream Academy6mThe Call Center5mSuccess Ladder and Academic Success Plan5mADA Session and Parent Story5mLearning at Home6mAmerican Dream Academy Graduation6mTeachers Involving Parents4mTeacher Experience4mCross Cultural Communication Tips3mAdministrator Experience6m

8 readings

Greetings!10mReading: The American Dream Academy's Success Ladder10mReading: School Terms and Concepts10mReading: Learning at Home10mBonus Reading: Empowering ELL Parents & Families at Home10mBonus Reading: How to Reach Out to Parents of ELLs10mBonus Reference: The Hofstede Centre10mStudent Profile - Mi Hue10m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Case Study: Longfellow Elementary School, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Welcome to week 3 of the course! In this module, we showcase another exciting case study in hopes that you can adapt many of the ideas presented. By the end of this module, you will be able to integrate culture into classroom practices such as building background knowledge, implement TPR strategies in classroom activities to support ELL engagement, understand the importance of setting clear expectations for learning and classroom behavior, set clear expectations that are sensitive to cultural differences, use bilingual and multicultural strategies to foster a welcoming environment. Let's get started!

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 37 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

10 videos

Introduction to Longfellow3mLongfellow ESL Program3mBuilding Background Knowledge4mLesson Plan Annotation4mRegular Attendance3mEffective Communication and Discipline Tips3mUse of Bilingualism4mBilingual Aide Experience2mRecognizing Multiple Cultural Identities3mReading Theater3m

10 readings

Greetings!10mBonus Reading: Success for ESL Students10mLesson Plan Template and Materials10mBonus Reading: Are You Tapping into Prior Knowledge Often Enough in Your Classroom?10mBonus Reading: Four Strategies to Help10mBonus Reading: Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences with Bilingual Families10mBonus Reading: School District Faces Challenges of Teaching New English Speakers10mBonus Reading: Supporting ESL Students: 10 Tips for Mainstream Teachers10mBonus Reading: Culture in the ELL Classroom10mStudent Profile- Carlos Munoz10m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Case Study: Alhambra High School, Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to week 4 of the course! We are so excited for this module and to introduce you to Alhambra High School. We hope that you find this module inspirational and that you are able to adopt and adapt many of the ideas presented. By the end of this module, you will be able to apply strategies for creating a culturally supportive school environment, connect students to the school community through creating clubs and school-wide activities, implement new strategies for bringing diverse cultures to the school, and use sports as additional opportunities for school engagement. Let's get started!

3 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 61 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

9 videos

Introduction to Alhambra High School1mPrincipal's Message5mBreakaway Teacher Experience6mDiversity Day5mStudent Reflection5mSprint Music6mSchool Communication8mSoccer7mFootball12m

7 readings

Greetings!10mBonus Reading: The Range of Benefits of Extra-Curricular Activities Towards ELLs10mStudent Reflection on Diversity Day10mBonus Reading: Celebrating Your School's Cultural Diversity10mBonus Reading: ESL Classroom and Cultural Sensitivity10mBonus Reading: Sports Offer English Language Learners an Outlet10mStudent Profile - Matida Saad10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ENGAGING ELLS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY

by CRNov 22, 2017

Great new ideas, extra material and links as well as a top quality course!

by MVApr 13, 2021

The topics were very interesting and easy to follow. I enjoyed learning about ELL.

by DWMar 6, 2016

Could be more engaging but consists of a whole lot of relative information.

by WAJun 5, 2021

Excellent content with very important information. Thank you

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About the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization

Plan lessons, activities and assessment with the ELL in mind, and create an engaging and welcoming environment for the ELL and their families.

This Specialization covers lesson planning and assessing with the ELL in mind as well as engaging the ELL student and their families in the school and community. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply the skills you learned by creating an annotated lesson plan and assessment with appropriate modifications for the ELL students. You will also develop a bank of resources for engaging the ELL in your school and community.

ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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