Online Course
Supporting Multilingual Learners: Foundational Strategies for Teachers
Course Overview
In this self-paced, asynchronous course, participants will connect second language acquisition principles to effective instruction for multilingual learners (MLs). Whether you are new to working with MLs or just need a refresher, this course provides actionable ways to create more responsive, language-rich environments for your MLs. Participants will explore practical strategies and tools to create a welcoming classroom climate and to scaffold instruction in ways that support language development and content learning in order to set targeted goals to strengthen instruction for MLs.
Learning Objectives
- Define second language acquisition and its connection to effective instruction for MLs
- Explore strategies and tools to create a welcoming classroom climate and to scaffold instruction for MLs
- Set goals to strengthen instruction for MLs in the participants' context
Course Features
- Engaging voice-over PowerPoint presentations and examples
- Interactive questions, activities, and frequent opportunities for reflection
- Tools and resources for supporting the implementation of strategies
Curriculum
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Part 1: Discuss Second Language Acquisition and Its Connection to Effective Instruction for MLs
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Part 2: Explore Strategies and Tools to Create a Welcoming Classroom Climate and to Scaffold Instruction for MLs
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Part 3: Set Goals to Strengthen Instruction for MLs in Your Context
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Additional Resources
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Post-Course Survey
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Certificate of Completion
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