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Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by Arizona State University
  • Offered by

About

In this course you will learn how to design lesson plans around the needs of your ELL students and their language level through the analysis of content language and cognitive demands. You will learn how to align language objectives to the adopted standards of your school and content area.  You will learn how to modify existing course materials as well as develop graphic organizers and languages frames to support ELLs’ access to content.  Analysis of second language acquisition theories will be applied to lesson planning. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: * Conceptualize theories of second language acquisition as they apply to the planning of lessons through annotation * Assess the linguistic needs of your students using BICS and CALP * Identify content specific vocabulary, grammatical structures, and language functions necessary for a student to succeed in your classroom * Write language learning outcomes that align to your student’s linguistic and cognitive ability and your school’s adopted standards * Adapt a lesson plan that accomplishes the learning outcomes outlined in the lesson objectives * Modify materials to support ELLs’ access to content * Use a wide variety of graphic organizer templates and language frames to support ELLs’ access to content * Develop activity types appropriate to the cognitive and linguistic abilities of ELLs * Incorporate community and culture into lesson planning

Modules

Introduction to Course and Theories of Second Language Acquisition

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Second Language Acquisition Theory

2 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Theories of Second Language Acquisition

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Why educating ELLs means success for everyone

BICS v. CALP

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • BICS & CALP
  • BICS & CALP Scenarios

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Teaching academic language

Vocabulary Building for ELLs

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Vocabulary

2 Videos

  • Vocabulary for ELLs
  • Classroom Application-Vocabulary for ELLs

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Introducing academic vocabulary to students

Grammar Structures and Language Functions for ELLs

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Grammar and Language Structure

2 Videos

  • Grammatical Structures and Language Functions
  • Classroom Application-Grammar & Language Functions

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Grammar and vocabulary: seven ways to help students enjoy grammar

Summary and Lesson Annotation

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 1 Assessment

3 Videos

  • Lesson Annotation
  • Summary
  • Interview: Developing Literacy Skills with the ELL in Mind

1 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template

Introduction to Module

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Greetings!

Developing Cognitive Skills

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Cognitive Skills

2 Videos

  • Developing Cognitive Skills
  • Classroom Application-Cognitive Skills

Developing Learning Skills

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Learning Skills

2 Videos

  • Developing Learning Skills
  • Classroom Application-Learning Skills

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: What is learner autonomy and how can it be fostered?

Affective Filter

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Affective Filter

2 Videos

  • Affective Filter
  • Classroom Application-Affective Filter

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: One teacher's quest to build language skills and confidence

Summary and Lesson Annotation

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Assessement

3 Videos

  • Lesson Annotation
  • Summary
  • Interview: Developing Learner Autonomy & Creating a Welcoming Environment with the ELL in Mind

2 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template
  • Bonus Reading: Struggling with English from kindergarten to high school

Introduction to Module

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Greetings!

Language Genres by Content

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Language Genres

2 Videos

  • Language Genres by Content
  • Classroom Application-Language Genres

Writing Learning Outcomes

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Learning Outcomes

2 Videos

  • Writing Learning Outcomes
  • Aligning Learning Outcome to Standards

2 Readings

  • Bonus Reference: English language development standards
  • Bonus Reference: PreK-12 English language proficiency standards

Designing Activities for the ELL in Mind

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Activities

2 Videos

  • Designing Activities with the ELL in Mind
  • Classroom Application-Activities

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Fostering student questions: strategies for inquiry-based learning

Summary and Lesson Annotation

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Assessment

3 Videos

  • Lesson Annotation
  • Summary
  • Interview: Strengthening Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

2 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template
  • Bonus Reading: New education standards widen achievement gap for English language learners?

Introduction to Module

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Greetings!

Material Selection

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Material Selection

1 Videos

  • Material Selection

Material Adaptation

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Material Adaptation

3 Videos

  • Material Adaptation
  • Classroom Application-Material Adaptation
  • Adapted Text

Activity Types and Lesson Delivery

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Activities and Lesson Delivery

2 Videos

  • Activity Types
  • Lesson Delivery

2 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template
  • Bonus Reading: Scaffolding academic language for second language learners

Summary and Lesson Annotation

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Assessment

3 Videos

  • Lesson Plan Annotation
  • Summary
  • Interview: Best Classroom Practices with the ELL in Mind

1 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template

Introduction to Module

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Greetings!

Social Studies Lesson Plan

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Social Studies Lesson Plan Annotation

1 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template

Language Arts Lesson Plan

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Language Arts Lesson Plan Annotation

1 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template

Math Lesson Plan

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Mathematics Lesson Plan Annotation

1 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Template

Summary and Lesson Annotation

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Summary
  • Interview: Scaffolding and Lesson Delivery with the ELL in Mind

Final Review

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Final Review

1 Readings

  • Greetings!

Final Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Assessment

1 Readings

  • Works Cited for Course

Peer Review (Optional)

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Content Materials Adapted for ELLs

Auto Summary

"Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind" is a foundational course in Personal Development offered by Coursera. Led by an expert instructor, this comprehensive program helps educators design lesson plans tailored to the needs of ELL students. It covers second language acquisition theories, language objectives alignment, and material modification. The course spans 1080 minutes and offers both Starter and Professional subscription options. Ideal for teachers aiming to enhance their skills in supporting ELLs, it equips them with practical tools like graphic organizers and language frames to ensure effective content access.

Ellen Manos
Instructors

Ellen Manos

Claire McLaughlin
Instructors

Claire McLaughlin