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Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners (RETELL)

Extending the Learning

  • EEC108: Understanding academic language to improve content area instruction for ELLs (differentiated by content area)
  • EEC110 (EL106): Academic English for English Learners in Math and Science
  • EEC111: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Secondary Schools
  • EEC112: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Specific ELL Subgroups
  • EEC113: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
  • EEC116: Differentiation & Academic Language
  • EEC117: Analyzing ELL Data for Content and Language Development (for all Educators)
  • EEC118: Evaluation and Leadership for ELL Equity (for Leaders/Administrators)
  • EEC119: Strong Home-School Connection for ELLs (for all Educators)
  • EEC120: ELL Teacher Leadership and Collaboration Strategies (for ELL and Content Teacher Teams)
  • EEC121: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students and Families in Elementary Schools
  • EEC122 (EL121): Maximizing Language Development for English Learners
  • EEC123: Early English Language Development (E-ELD) for PK-K Teachers

EEC121: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students and Families in Elementary Schools

This online course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for culturally responsive teaching of English language learners in the elementary school setting. Course topics include immigrant students and their experience of schooling; the demographic and diversity profile of Massachusetts districts; cross-cultural communication and its implications for teaching and learning; and effective strategies for elementary schools to engage immigrant and refugee families. Course participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own teaching practice, apply course skills and strategies, and receive feedback from peers and instructor.

Contact information:

Deborah Cunningham, D. Phil
Senior Program Director
Primary Source
63 Pleasant St, Suite #2, Watertown, MA 02472
info@primarysource.org
Tel: (617) 923-9933

Last Updated: September 23, 2024

 
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