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English Language Learners: 50 Strategies
- 3 Credits -
English Language Learners: 50 Strategies
- 3 Credits -
3 Semester Credits
(post-baccalaureate
PD credits for re-certification and
pay-step increases)
- accredited nationwide
- start any time
- up to 5 months to complete
- independent study
- all course materials included with course tuition
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Course Description
This course will present 50 research-based ELL strategies that help teachers convey content material while simultaneously giving their students English-language skills. Step-by-step instructions and concrete examples will help teachers quickly and easily use the strategies in any K-12 classroom and subject area. New strategies and suggestions for assessments are also incorporated throughout the book. Educators will view the enclosed book DVD to apply researched-based instructional strategies and concepts for increasing English proficiency for students in school settings.
$395
3 Semester Graduate Credits
English Language Learners: 50 Strategies
- 3 Graduate Credits -
Course Objectives
- Educators will learn about enhancing instruction through planning and visual scaffolding for language support and connecting communication to the real world.
- Participants will learn how to create language-focused lessons, including read aloud techniques, to support ELL vocabulary building.
- Educators will be exposed to academic language scaffolding and creating frameworks for language acquisition in skill level groupings while supporting individualized instructional needs.
- Participants will be presented with dictoglos, GIST, and syntax surgery concepts for manipulating English grammar to comprehend a variety of language forms.
- Educators will view the DVD 50 Instructional Strategies provided in the back of the book and complete activities to improve teaching techniques for ELL classrooms.
Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits (post-baccalaureate professional development credit)
Course Instructor
Joseph C’de Baca MaEd.
Grade Type
Letter Grade
English Language Learners: 50 Strategies
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