About this course: 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
Created by: Arizona State University
Taught by: Claire McLaughlin, Senior International Educator
Arizona State University
Taught by: Ellen Manos, Senior International Educator
Arizona State University
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 4 in the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization |
| Commitment | 6 weeks of study, 1-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
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!
9 videos, 5 readings, 4 practice quizzes
- Video: Introduction
- Video: A look at ELLs in our Classrooms
- Practice Quiz: Overview of ELLs
- Reading: Bonus Reading: A-Z List of Countries from the U.S. Department of State
- Video: Engaging the ELL in the Classroom and School
- Video: Strategies to Engage ELLs in the Classroom
- Practice Quiz: Engaging ELLs in the Classroom
- Reading: Bonus Reading: In-Class Activities
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Keys to Success For English Language Learners
- Video: The Importance of Family Engagement
- Video: Key Strategies for Parent and Family Training
- Practice Quiz: Engaging ELL Families
- Reading: Bonus Reading: 20 Strategies for Engaging ELL Families
- Video: Key Strategies for Teacher and Parent Partnerships
- Video: Overcoming Challenges of Teacher/Parent Communication
- Practice Quiz: Engaging ELL Families in the Community
- Reading: Bonus Video: Partnering with Latino Parents
- Video: Summary and Review
- Discussion Prompt: ELLs in our Classrooms
Graded: Module 1 Assessment
WEEK 2
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!
10 videos, 8 readings
- Reading: Greetings!
- Video: Introduction to the American Dream Academy
- Video: The Call Center
- Reading: Reading: The American Dream Academy's Success Ladder
- Video: Success Ladder and Academic Success Plan
- Video: ADA Session and Parent Story
- Reading: Reading: School Terms and Concepts
- Video: Learning at Home
- Video: American Dream Academy Graduation
- Reading: Reading: Learning at Home
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Empowering ELL Parents & Families at Home
- Video: Teachers Involving Parents
- Video: Teacher Experience
- Video: Cross Cultural Communication Tips
- Video: Administrator Experience
- Discussion Prompt: Case Study Reflection: The American Dream Academy
- Reading: Bonus Reading: How to Reach Out to Parents of ELLs
- Reading: Bonus Reference: The Hofstede Centre
- Reading: Student Profile - Mi Hue
- Peer Review: Student Profile 1- Mi Hue
WEEK 3
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!
10 videos, 10 readings
- Reading: Greetings!
- Video: Introduction to Longfellow
- Video: Longfellow ESL Program
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Success for ESL Students
- Video: Building Background Knowledge
- Reading: Lesson Plan Template and Materials
- Video: Lesson Plan Annotation
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Are You Tapping into Prior Knowledge Often Enough in Your Classroom?
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Four Strategies to Help
- Video: Regular Attendance
- Video: Effective Communication and Discipline Tips
- Video: Use of Bilingualism
- Video: Bilingual Aide Experience
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences with Bilingual Families
- Reading: Bonus Reading: School District Faces Challenges of Teaching New English Speakers
- Video: Recognizing Multiple Cultural Identities
- Video: Reading Theater
- Discussion Prompt: Case Study Reflection: Longfellow Elementary School
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Supporting ESL Students: 10 Tips for Mainstream Teachers
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Culture in the ELL Classroom
- Reading: Student Profile- Carlos Munoz
- Peer Review: Student Profile 2 - Carlos Munoz
WEEK 4
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!
9 videos, 7 readings
- Reading: Greetings!
- Video: Introduction to Alhambra High School
- Video: Principal's Message
- Video: Breakaway Teacher Experience
- Reading: Bonus Reading: The Range of Benefits of Extra-Curricular Activities Towards ELLs
- Video: Diversity Day
- Video: Student Reflection
- Reading: Student Reflection on Diversity Day
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Celebrating Your School's Cultural Diversity
- Video: Sprint Music
- Video: School Communication
- Reading: Bonus Reading: ESL Classroom and Cultural Sensitivity
- Video: Soccer
- Video: Football
- Discussion Prompt: Case Study Reflection: Alhambra High School
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Sports Offer English Language Learners an Outlet
- Reading: Student Profile - Matida Saad
- Peer Review: Student Profile 3 - Matida Saad
WEEK 5
Community Outreach
Welcome to week 5 of the course! In this module, we are going to take you beyond the classroom and look at a variety of ways to engage the family in different aspects of the community. By the end of this module, you will be able to identify organizations in your community that provide support for families, approach organizations regarding working with your students and their families, and implement online resources and apps in your classroom communication as a method for reaching parents and maintaining parent-teacher partnerships. Let's get started!
8 videos, 6 readings
- Reading: Greetings!
- Video: Community Outreach and Resources
- Video: Librarian Experience
- Video: Table Talk and Student Experience
- Reading: Bonus Reading: How to Save the World at Your Library
- Reading: Bonus Reading: The Resources at Your Library
- Video: Introduction to Refugee Organizations
- Video: Director Interview
- Reading: Bonus Reading: Refugees Given an Opportunity for a "Second Life"
- Video: Online Resources
- Video: App Resources
- Discussion Prompt: Community Outreach Reflection
- Reading: Bonus Website: Casa Notes
- Reading: Bonus Website: Quizlet
- Video: Summary and Review
- Peer Review: Community Outreach
WEEK 6
Review and Assessment
Welcome to week 6! Congratulations and well done. It is now time to apply the many strategies for Engaging the ELL and their Families in the School and Community to your own teaching context. By the end of this module, you will be able to synthesize course material, complete the final exam and complete the optional peer review. Good luck!
1 video, 3 readings
- Reading: Greetings!
- Video: Summary and Review
- Reading: Works Cited
- Reading: Special Thanks
- Peer Review: Professional Development Presentation
Graded: Final Assessment
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Ratings and Reviews
Informative, but not as involved as the previous ELL courses.
I truly enjoyed this course. As a speech-language pathologist, learning how to work with ELLs and their families was especially helpful as I work in the city with very diverse populations. Thank you for the wonderful course!
I already new that family help is important and we do engage them one way or another in or institute. This course provided with more ideas and examples for getting them involved in learning of their family member.
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