Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners (RETELL)

Extending the Learning

  • EEC108: Understanding academic language to improve content area instruction for ELLs (differentiated by content area)
  • EEC110 (EL106): Academic English for English Learners in Math and Science
  • EEC111: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Secondary Schools
  • EEC112: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Specific ELL Subgroups
  • EEC113: Using Technology to Support ELLs in SEI and ESL/ELD Classrooms
  • EEC116: Differentiation & Academic Language
  • EEC117: Analyzing ELL Data for Content and Language Development (for all Educators)
  • EEC118: Evaluation and Leadership for ELL Equity (for Leaders/Administrators)
  • EEC119: Strong Home-School Connection for ELLs (for all Educators)
  • EEC120: ELL Teacher Leadership and Collaboration Strategies (for ELL and Content Teacher Teams)
  • EEC121: Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students and Families in Elementary Schools
  • EEC122 (EL121): Maximizing Language Development for English Learners
  • EEC123: Early English Language Development (E-ELD) for PK-K Teachers

EEC112: Promoting Language Development and Content Area Learning for Specific ELL Subgroups

This category of courses serves as umbrella for three courses focused on promoting academic language development and content area learning for ELL students of diverse backgrounds. This category should include:

  • A course about establishing effective programs for SIFE (Students with Interrupted Formal Education) students so that their specific needs are addressed. This course should focus on exploring SIFE students' specific needs; strategies and supports for addressing those needs; guidance for educators, administrators, and school/district support staff (e.g., guidance counselors, social workers, special education teachers); assessment considerations; and opportunities to practice strategies aimed at promoting content learning, literacy, and language development for SIFE students.
  • A course about secondary (6 – 12) newcomers and ELLs with disabilities, focused on issues such as distinguishing between normal stages of language learning and learning disabilities; assessment considerations; appropriate supports; instructional strategies to address the specific needs of ELLs with disabilities; and how to establish programs that successfully promote language development, literacy, and content learning for this particular ELL population.

Contact information:

Marsha Olsen, Ph.D.
Director
Center for Teacher Education and Research
Westfield State University
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
molsen@westfield.ma.edu
Tel: (413) 572-8459

Last Updated: September 23, 2024

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