GESL 540 - SchLeadshp,SocJust/Advocacy

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Grad English as a 2nd Language

Description:

This course provides candidates with the disposition, knowledge and skills needed to assume a leadership role within schools, and to serve as an agent for social justice, a model of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogies, and an advocate for English Language Learners and their families. Participants will review relevant literature concerning extant ESL programs and identify effective means of creating and supporting strong partnerships with families and communities. As part of a required 10 -hour practicum within a public school, they will complete a number of projects in collaboration with other professionals working with English Language Learners. The specific parameters for the projects will depend on the needs of a particular school setting but should include: 1. Analysis of data in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a current ESL program or a particular teaching methodology and formulation of an idea for a new instructional program, designed to meet the needs of ELLs at a variety of English proficiency levels and provide strong partnerships with families. 2. Creation and implementation of a workshop for other school professionals, sharing model classroom strategies and activities. 3. Collaboration with other professionals in planning an afternoon or evening session for parents and families of ELLS, during which instructional games and strategies will be shared and an overview of school and community services and resources provided.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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