Instruction & Assessment for English Language Learners

Course Overview

Participants will gain knowledge of practical instructional and assessment strategies that can be used to teach English language learners (ELLs) in K-12 settings. They will learn how to differentiate instruction and assessment to accommodate ELLs’ English language proficiency while giving them access to standards-based and age/grade appropriate curriculum. Participants will analyze and interpret assessment data for the purposes of developing unit and lesson plans for ELLs. Particular focus will be given to alternative and performance-based assessment and communicating results to learners and their care-givers.

Note: This course may be applied toward the Ohio TESOL Endorsement for qualified Ohio educators. Non-Ohio residents, this is a great learning opportunity, but does not automatically qualify toward your state English Language Learner endorsement requirements.

Course Materials: Students should contact the course instructor and review the course syllabus for information related to course materials/texts.