Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Elementary Schools
This course has been approved by the MA DESE to provide 15 PDPs addressing the needs of English language learners.
4-Week Online Courses
Date
Wednesday July 5 – Tuesday August 1, 2023
Location
Online
PDPs/Credits
22.5 PDPs; 1 graduate credit ($160)
Fee
Partnership educators: no cost (other than fee for 1 graduate credit)
Non-partnership educators: $400 (plus fee for 1 graduate credit)
Especially for teachers and administrations of grades K-5
This online course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for culturally responsive teaching of English language learners in the elementary school setting. We will examine how young immigrant students experience school; 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. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own teaching practice, apply course skills and strategies, and receive feedback from peers and the instructor.
This course has been approved by the MA DESE to provide 15 PDPs addressing the needs of English language learners.