Part 1
Teaching English Language Learners Part 1 is an introductory course that focuses on the theory and practice underpinning second language teaching. Part 1 provides participants with a foundation and understanding of the underlying philosophy related to Teaching English Language Learners. The course is designed to develop awareness and understanding of classroom theory and practice.
This course develops teachers’ skills in acquiring the knowledge necessary to enhance the learning of English language learners with English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Literacy Development (ELD) needs at all grade levels and subject areas. Critical to the delivery of English as a Second Language is the ability of teachers to ensure positive learning experiences for all students. This course gives teachers the knowledge and skills to provide an effective learning environment. The course is open to all elementary and secondary school teachers who have a basic qualification in general studies or technological studies.
Module 1: Exploring & Evaluating What we Know and Want to Learn
Module 2: Understanding the Needs of Multilingual Learners
Module 3: Learning for All
Module 4: Supports for All
Module 5: Recapping our Knowledge & Understanding
Part 2
Teaching English Language Learners Part 2 provides teachers with the opportunity for further in-depth exploration of the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, and assess English as a Second Language programs. The course is open to all elementary and secondary school teachers who have a basic qualification in general studies or technological studies and Teaching English Language Learners Part 1. You must also have one year of successful teaching experience.
Critical to the delivery of Teaching English Language Learners is the ability of teachers to ensure positive learning environment to enhance the learning of English language learners and facilitate their academic success.
Module 1: Introduction to the Course and Theoretical Foundations in English as an Additional Language
Module 2: Explicit Instruction for English Language Learners
Module 3: Initial and Ongoing Assessment of Multilingual Learners on STEP
Module 4: English Language Learners and Special Education
Module 5: Consolidation of Learning through an Online Learning Portfolio
Specialist
Teaching English Language Learners Specialist extends the skills from Part 1 and Part 2, with a focus on leadership skills in English as a Second Language education. This course, as with all others offered by the the Association, reflects an understanding that each primary, junior, intermediate and secondary student is an individual who, through God’s grace, brings to our classrooms unique experiences, gifts and understandings.
This course is open to all elementary and secondary teachers who have a basic qualification in general studies or technological studies, who have completed Teaching English Language Learners Part 1 and Part 2, and two years of successful teaching experience (one year of which must be in the area of E.S.L.).
Module 1: Deepening Understanding of Theoretical Foundations in English as an Additional Language
Module 2: The Language Learning Environment
Module 3: Programming & Assessment
Module 4: Effective Leadership
Module 5: Action Project - Consolidation of Learning