K-2 Building the Base Elementary: An Integrated Approach to Literacy Across the Content Areas - EDC-X771Y
Course Description
Credit Validation for WestEd Participants Only
This course is designed to build teacher expertise in supporting English Learners (ELs) through an integrated approach to literacy across content areas in elementary education. Participants will explore strategies that ensure equitable, high-quality learning opportunities for ELs, helping them grow into critical and productive citizens. Through engaging with disciplinary exemplars, teachers will learn how to set high expectations while providing the necessary support to help students succeed. Emphasis will be placed on designing scaffolded lessons aligned with key standards and developing students’ academic use of English across the disciplines.
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the ever-evolving context of education and what it means to provide English Learners with opportunities that support their growth into critical and productive citizens
- Engage with disciplinary exemplars that combine high expectations with high levels of support
- Design well-scaffolded lessons aligned with key standards
- Develop students’ academic use of English across content areas
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 - 2.5 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please choose unit selection upon checkout.
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for WestEd Participants.