CONT940: English Language Learners Part 2

Course Schedule

Course Description

Do you want to know more about ELLs to improve the instruction and support they receive to meet their academic and social requirements?

In British Columbia, ELLs must meet specific language standards. In this course, you’ll learn ways to work with these standards concurrently with the BC curriculum. The course examines ELL language pedagogy, explores language skill development, considers processes and frameworks, strategies and supports, and reviews equitable classroom practices. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to offer supportive learning environments for ELLs and all learners.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you will have the opportunity to

• learn teaching strategies and pedagogies, theories, approaches, methods and learning models in second language teaching to support ELLs in English and other content areas
• consider the needs of different ELL groups in your classroom, school, district, and beyond
• understand the importance of including learners in their language learning journey
• explore language skill development, essential outcomes, instructional practices and learning strategies to support differentiated learning
• review the BC Ministry of Education curriculum expectations and resources for ELLs
• practice language pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching using different learning frameworks
• plan through First Peoples Principles of Learning lens
• design and assess using a second language methodology for teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary in all content areas

Application Requirements

1) Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

2) Completion of English Language Learners Part 1.

*Teaching Experience is not required but it is advised that candidates gain some experience before completing the second and specialist courses. There are many opportunities to gain experience through volunteer work and community based programs.

Course Materials

There are no additional resources required for this course.

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.