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ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by Arizona State University
  • Offered by

About

As teachers, it is so important to have a plethora of resources to draw upon for modification for specific students and classroom contexts. In this capstone project, you are tasked with applying the concepts learned throughout the specialization, to create your own toolbox designed with the ELL in Mind. In this two-part capstone, you will first create an annotated lesson plan comprising both formative and summative assessments. The lesson plan will include any modified materials for ELLs such as graphic organizers or writing frames pertinent to the lesson's activities. The annotation will include a rationale for lesson elements based on information presented in Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind and Assessing Achievement with the ELL in Mind. Second, you will use your checklist of resources, personalized to your school and community, to create an engagement plan of action. This should include specific milestones for creating a more engaging environment for your students and their families. You will also include a rationale for elements of engagement based on information presented in Engaging the ELL and Their Families in the School and Community. In this capstone, you will create a personalized toolbox for ELL success in the content classroom. This toolbox will include: * Annotated Lesson Plan - Modified Materials - Formative and Summative Assessment - Lesson Plan and Materials Rationale * Engagement Action Plan and Rationale The materials created in this project should be immediately useful in your classroom. Your capstone project should be tailored to your teaching context, content area, and students. By the end of this course, you will be able to: * Design a lesson plan with attention to the needs of your ELLs * Create appropriate modified materials to support your ELLs * Create formative and summative assessments to measure both content mastery and language development as specified by your lesson plan's learning and language objectives * Rationalize your application of selected methodologies * Create and implement an engagement action plan specified for your teaching context

Modules

Introduction to Course

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction Video

Lesson Plan Parameters, Standards, and Learning Outcomes

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Lesson Plan Development: Initial Stages Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes and Standards
  • Bonus Reading: How to Develop a Lesson Plan that Includes ELLs

Lesson Plan Materials

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Website Share Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Material Selection
  • Bonus Reading: Lesson Planning to Ensure Optimal Engagement of ELLs

Key Vocabulary, Grammar Structures, and Language Functions

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Language Features Discussion Prompt

3 Readings

  • Key Vocabulary, Grammar, and Language Functions
  • Bonus Reading: What are Language Functions?
  • Bonus Reading: Tips for Educators of ELLs: Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12

Learning Skills and Essential Questions

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Essential Questions Discussion Prompt

1 Readings

  • Learning Skills and Essential Questions

Activity Types and Design

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Foolproof Activities Discussion Prompt

3 Readings

  • Designing Meaningful Activities
  • Bonus Reading: SIOP Lesson Plans and Activities
  • Bonus Reading: Designing Activities for both ESL and non-ESL Students

Material Modification

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Material Share Discussion Prompt

3 Readings

  • Adapting Materials
  • Bonus Reading: Modification Tips and Techniques for ESL Students
  • Bonus Reading: Checklist of Modifications Used for ELLs

Lesson Delivery Considerations

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Supporting Communication Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Lesson Delivery
  • Bonus Reading: Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Language Tips

Lesson Plan Draft Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Lesson Plan Draft Peer Review

Purpose of Assessment

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  • Purpose of Assessment Discussion Prompt

1 Readings

  • Identifying the Purpose of Assessment

Formative Assessment Design

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Formative Assessment Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Formative Assessment
  • Bonus Reading: Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment Desgin

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Summative Assessment Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Summative Assessment
  • Bonus Reading: Summative Assessment

Modified Assessment

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Challenges of Assessment Modifications Discussion Prompts

2 Readings

  • Appropriate Modifications in Assessing ELLs
  • Bonus Reading: Accommodation vs. Modification

Grading Options

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Alternative Assessment Discussion Prompt

3 Readings

  • Alternatives to Assessment
  • Bonus Reading: Grading ELL Students and Grading Recommendations for ELLs
  • Bonus Reading: Peer Reviews, Common Core and ELLs

Assessment Draft Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Assessment Draft Peer Review

Theories of Language Acqusition

    • 3 Readings
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1 Discussions

  • Additional Research Discussion Prompt

3 Readings

  • Theories of Language Acquisition
  • Bonus Reading: Stephen Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition
  • Bonus Reading: Science Curriculum Tailored to English Language Learners Boosts Student Achievement

Affective Filter

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Affective Filter in Your Classroom Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • The Affective Filter
  • Bonus Reading: What is the Affective Filter?

Authetic Assessment

    • 2 Readings
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  • Authentic Assessment Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Authentic Assessment with ELLs
  • Bonus Reading: Authentic Assessments

Differentiated Scoring

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Engagement Action Plan Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Scoring Assessments
  • Bonus Reading: WIDA Focus on Differentiation, Part 1

Rationale Draft Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Rationale Draft Peer Review

A Look Inside your School

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Engagement Action Plan Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Engaging ELLs in School
  • Bonus Reading: Do's & Don'ts for Teaching English Language Learners

Plan for Parent Engagement in the Classroom and School

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Parent Involvement Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Parent Engagement in the School and Community
  • Bonus Reading: Boosting the Roles of Parents of English Learners in Preschools

Engagement in the Community

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Family and Community Discussion Prompt

2 Readings

  • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the Community
  • Bonus Reading: Missoula Gearing Up for Another Round of Refugees

Rationale for Engagement Action Plan

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Reflection on the Engagement Action Plan Discussion Prompt

1 Readings

  • Engagement Action Plan Rationale

Engagement Action Plan and Rationale Draft Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Engagement Action Plan and Rationale Peer Review

Review First Drafts

    • 1 Videos
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  • Final Capstone Video

Final Capstone Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Final Capstone Project

Auto Summary

Enhance your teaching skills with "ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project," offered by Coursera. Focused on Personal Development, this foundational course is designed for educators looking to create a personalized toolbox for English Language Learners (ELL). You'll develop annotated lesson plans, modified materials, and engagement action plans tailored to your classroom. With a duration of 900 minutes, the course includes flexible subscription options: Starter and Professional. Perfect for teachers aiming to better support ELL students and their families, ensuring a more engaging and effective learning environment.

Claire McLaughlin
Instructors

Claire McLaughlin

Ellen Manos
Instructors

Ellen Manos