ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

About this course: As teachers, it is so important to have a plethora of resources to draw upon for modification for specific students and classroom contexts. In this capstone project, you are tasked with applying the concepts learned throughout the specialization, to create your own toolbox designed with the ELL in Mind. In this two-part capstone, you will first create an annotated lesson plan comprising both formative and summative assessments. The lesson plan will include any modified materials for ELLs such as graphic organizers or writing frames pertinent to the lesson's activities. The annotation will include a rationale for lesson elements based on information presented in Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind and Assessing Achievement with the ELL in Mind. Second, you will use your checklist of resources, personalized to your school and community, to create an engagement plan of action. This should include specific milestones for creating a more engaging environment for your students and their families. You will also include a rationale for elements of engagement based on information presented in Engaging the ELL and Their Families in the School and Community. In this capstone, you will create a personalized toolbox for ELL success in the content classroom. This toolbox will include: * Annotated Lesson Plan - Modified Materials - Formative and Summative Assessment - Lesson Plan and Materials Rationale * Engagement Action Plan and Rationale The materials created in this project should be immediately useful in your classroom. Your capstone project should be tailored to your teaching context, content area, and students. By the end of this course, you will be able to: * Design a lesson plan with attention to the needs of your ELLs * Create appropriate modified materials to support your ELLs * Create formative and summative assessments to measure both content mastery and language development as specified by your lesson plan's learning and language objectives * Rationalize your application of selected methodologies * Create and implement an engagement action plan specified for your teaching context

Created by:  Arizona State University

• Taught by:  Claire McLaughlin, Senior International Educator

  Arizona State University

• Taught by:  Ellen Manos, Senior International Educator

  Arizona State University

Basic Info Course 4 of 4 in the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization Commitment 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Introduction to Capstone and Lesson Plan



Welcome to Module 1 of the Capstone Project for ELL Success in the Content Classroom: A Teacher Toolbox Series specialization. We know that you have worked hard to get to this point in the specialization and are anxious to apply all you have learned to your teaching context. In the first module of this course, you will be designing a lesson plan specific to your teaching context, including content area and available materials, and your ELLs. You will be working through a variety of tasks before submitting the first draft of your lesson plan for peer review. Make sure to refer back to the first course as needed. Good Luck and happy lesson planning!


1 video, 8 readings expand

1. Video: Introduction Video
2. Reading: Learning Outcomes and Standards
3. Discussion Prompt: Lesson Plan Development: Initial Stages Discussion Prompt
4. Reading: Bonus Reading: How to Develop a Lesson Plan that Includes ELLs
5. Reading: Material Selection
6. Discussion Prompt: Website Share Discussion Prompt
7. Reading: Bonus Reading: Lesson Planning to Ensure Optimal Engagement of ELLs
8. Reading: Key Vocabulary, Grammar, and Language Functions
9. Discussion Prompt: Language Features Discussion Prompt
10. Reading: Bonus Reading: What are Language Functions?
11. Reading: Bonus Reading: Tips for Educators of ELLs: Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12
12. Reading: Learning Skills and Essential Questions
13. Discussion Prompt: Essential Questions Discussion Prompt

WEEK 2


Modified Materials



Nice Work! Now that you have a working lesson plan draft, you are ready to create the materials needed for the lesson's activities. In this module, you will be creating brand new materials as well as modifying existing materials to truly support the ELLs in your class as they navigate the lesson you designed in module 1. Make sure to consider modifications and adaptions needed at the both the input and output level of language, as well as additional support in the area of content background knowledge. You will be working through a variety of tasks before submitting drafts of your materials for peer review. Refer back to the first course as needed. Happy creating!


8 readings expand

1. Reading: Designing Meaningful Activities
2. Discussion Prompt: Foolproof Activities Discussion Prompt
3. Reading: Bonus Reading: SIOP Lesson Plans and Activities
4. Reading: Bonus Reading: Designing Activities for both ESL and non-ESL Students
5. Reading: Adapting Materials
6. Discussion Prompt: Material Share Discussion Prompt
7. Reading: Bonus Reading: Strategies for Modifying Instruction for English Language Learners
8. Reading: Bonus Reading: Checklist of Modifications Used for ELLs
9. Reading: Lesson Delivery
10. Discussion Prompt: Supporting Communication Discussion Prompt
11. Reading: Bonus Reading: Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Language Tips
12. Peer Review: Lesson Plan Draft Peer Review

WEEK 3


Assessment



Welcome to module 3! At this point, you have a completed lesson plan and accompanying materials selected, modified and created with the ELL in mind. You are now ready to add appropriate assessment, both formative and summative, to your lesson plan. In this module, you will design at least 1 formative and 1 summative assessment to measure your ELL's achievement of the day's lesson. You will work through a variety of steps before submitting a draft of your assessments for peer review. Refer back to the second course as needed. Happy Assessing!


10 readings expand

1. Reading: Identifying the Purpose of Assessment
2. Discussion Prompt: Purpose of Assessment Discussion Prompt
3. Reading: Formative Assessment
4. Discussion Prompt: Formative Assessment Discussion Prompt
5. Reading: Bonus Reading: Formative Assessment
6. Reading: Summative Assessment
7. Discussion Prompt: Summative Assessment Discussion Prompt
8. Reading: Bonus Reading: Summative Assessment
9. Reading: Appropriate Modifications in Assessing ELLs
10. Discussion Prompt: Challenges of Assessment Modifications Discussion Prompts
11. Reading: Bonus Reading: Accommodation vs. Modification
12. Reading: Alternatives to Assessment
13. Discussion Prompt: Alternative Assessment Discussion Prompt
14. Reading: Bonus Reading: Grading ELL Students and Grading Recommendations for ELLs
15. Reading: Bonus Reading: Peer Reviews, Common Core and ELLs
16. Peer Review: Assessment Draft Peer Review

WEEK 4


Rationale



Congratulations! You have now created a lesson plan, supplemental materials, and assessments with the ELL in Mind. As you continue to edit your initial drafts of each, we ask that you take some time and really identify the reasons WHY you chose to apply the methodologies you did within your work. In this module, you will be writing a rationale for the elements present in your lesson plan, your modified materials and your assessments. You will work through a variety of lessons before submitting your rationale for peer review. Refer back to Courses 1 and 2 as needed. Good Luck!


9 readings expand

1. Reading: Theories of Language Acquisition
2. Discussion Prompt: Additional Research Discussion Prompt
3. Reading: Bonus Reading: Stephen Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition
4. Reading: Bonus Reading: Science Curriculum Tailored to English Language Learners Boosts Student Achievement
5. Reading: The Affective Filter
6. Discussion Prompt: Affective Filter in Your Classroom Discussion Prompt
7. Reading: Bonus Reading: What is the Affective Filter?
8. Reading: Authentic Assessment with ELLs
9. Discussion Prompt: Authentic Assessment Discussion Prompt
10. Reading: Bonus Reading: Authentic Assessments
11. Reading: Scoring Assessments
12. Discussion Prompt: Engagement Action Plan Discussion Prompt
13. Reading: Bonus Reading: WIDA Focus on Differentiation, Part 1
14. Peer Review: Rationale Draft Peer Review

WEEK 5


Engagement Action Plan and Rationale



Welcome to Module 5! We know you are excited to apply the strategies for engagement in your own classroom and no doubt have some great ideas of how to do so! In this module, you will be creating an individualized plan for engagement of ELLs and their families in your school and community. You will also be writing a brief rationale for the strategies included in your action plan based on your school's population and your community's resources. Refer to course 3 as needed for ideas and models of engagement. You will work through a variety of lessons before submitting your engagement action plan for peer review. Enjoy!


7 readings expand

1. Reading: Engaging ELLs in School
2. Discussion Prompt: Engagement Action Plan Discussion Prompt
3. Reading: Bonus Reading: Do's & Don'ts for Teaching English Language Learners
4. Reading: Parent Engagement in the School and Community
5. Discussion Prompt: Parent Involvement Discussion Prompt
6. Reading: Bonus Reading: Boosting the Roles of Parents of English Learners in Preschools
7. Reading: Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the Community
8. Discussion Prompt: Family and Community Discussion Prompt
9. Reading: Bonus Reading: Missoula Gearing Up for Another Round of Refugees
10. Reading: Engagement Action Plan Rationale
11. Discussion Prompt: Reflection on the Engagement Action Plan Discussion Prompt
12. Peer Review: Engagement Action Plan and Rationale Peer Review

WEEK 6


Final Capstone



Congratulations! You have completed all modules in the Capstone Course and are ready to submit your final capstone project for peer review. Before you submit your final project, take some time to fine tune the elements. Look back at the feedback you received from your peers in modules 1-4 and make corrections and changes as necessary. This should be an exemplar of your finest work in lesson planning, assessing, and engaging with the ELL in mind. Finally, submit your final capstone project in one file upload and complete the required peer review. We are proud of your work and the time you have dedicated to better supporting your ELLs in your content classroom. Continue to be an inspiration for your students and other teachers in your school!


1 video expand

1. Video: Final Capstone Video

Graded: Final Capstone Project