Achieving Ell Fluency
Create a better understanding of the needs of your students who are English Language Learners. This online, standards-based course is designed to help teachers understand and use practical, effective strategies in teaching English language learners in the secondary classroom. The course curriculum focuses on helping teachers understand the needs of ELL students while implementing specific strategies to help students acquire proficiency in the English language. Particular attention is given to teaching vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and ultimately, fluency in speaking, reading and writing English.
NOTE: Required textbooks must be purchased separately.
NOTE: Required textbooks must be purchased separately.
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Tara Warmerdam
Instructor
I am passionate about reading and writing, and this is central to my work as an educator. Whether I am discussing a book with a group of 12th grade seniors, teaching curriculum theory with teacher credential students, or assisting veteran teachers with implementing core standards and reading intervention strategies, my students are always the focus of my teaching. I value a positive, energetic, and creative learning space where professionals can work together to improve their practice and help their students become lifelong readers and writers! My goals for my online professional development courses are to provide relevant, timely, and engaging material that teachers can bring back into their classrooms. Learning is a lifelong journey for teachers and students - come learn with me and celebrate reading!