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ESL 03 Literacy Acquisition | $680
ESL six-course series - $2700 (save $1,380)
- Act 48 Credits: 3 CPE graduate-level credits (PA Dept. of Education Approved)
- Graduate Credit: 3 Master's level graduate credits from Carlow University ($200 option)
- Course Instructor: Dr. Susan Evans
- Course Duration: 8 Weeks
- Course Type: Facilitated
About Masters Credit Option: Carlow University | $200 option
All Carlow ESL Program Specialist Certification credits count towards a Master's (MEd) in Curriculum and Design for the English as a Second Language (ESL) track. Carlow University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), one of the six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the United States Department of Education. Accreditation by MSCHE signifies that Carlow University meets or exceeds the established standards of quality and integrity in higher education.
Description
Educators taking this course will develop knowledge of the process of literacy development for second language learners and strategies to assist ELLs in the different stages of second language usage. The purpose of this course is to help future ESL teachers develop an understanding of how ELLs acquire literacy in a second language, understand the five foundational components systemic to successful reading programs (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, and reading comprehension), implement differentiated writing instruction, and identify effective strategies and techniques to improve literacy instruction for native English speakers and ELLs in K-12.
Course Objectives
Participants will demonstrate the ability to:
- Recognize language as an integrative system comprising component parts (phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics and semantics) and apply this knowledge to identify aspects of English that are difficult for ELLs.
- Develop various instructional techniques to assist ELLs in developing and using vocabulary (idioms, cognates, and collocations) and L2 literacy appropriately in written and spoken language, including contextualized practice.
- Plan effective lessons in all domains (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening) using a variety of materials, texts, activities, strategies, and assessments appropriately based on consideration of the learners’ differing English language proficiency, L1 literacy and prior knowledge, age and developmental stages, grade levels, learning styles, and socio-cultural needs.
- Develop and implement communicative activities in K-12 classrooms that promote authentic social and academic interactions and integrate all language skills, i.e., reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Plan and provide evidence-based reading and writing instruction that includes various cueing systems (i.e. graphic, syntactic, and semantic cues) appropriate for ELLs.
- Model the use of culturally and linguistically responsive techniques and dispositions so as to support the learning of other school professionals working with ELLs.
- Demonstrate understanding of the interdependence of language and culture to facilitate students’ transition between the home culture/language and U.S. school culture/language.
- Use research in the field of ESL to articulate a personal educational philosophy for instructing ELL’s.
- Create a personal, professional development plan based on interests and reflection, taking advantage of opportunities to support those goals in professional associations and other academic organizations.
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