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Classroom Instruction Courses: English As A Second Language
 
 

EDCN 5590 Book Study: Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners: The SIOP Model (5 credits)

THE SIOP model operationalizes sheltered instruction by offering teachers a model for lesson planning and implementation that provides English learners with access to grade-level content standards. Includes graphic organizers, content and language objectives, teaching scenarios, the SIOP model including lesson plans and discussion of reading development and special education for English learners. Equivalent: CEU 2801.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 26998 Kane-Ronning, Susan (5 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2009 8090 Kane-Ronning, Susan (5 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5633 Book Study: Reading, Writing and Learning in ESL (5 credits)

Provides practical strategies for promoting literacy and language development in English language learners from kindergarten through grade twelve. Explores contemporary language acquisition theory as it relates to instruction, and provides suggestions and methods for motivating and involving ELL students.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 27002 Kane-Ronning, Susan (5 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2009 8094 Kane-Ronning, Susan (5 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5824 English Language Learners in the Mainstream: Strategies that Work (2 credits)

Please see Computer Prerequisite C in the Registration Information for minimum computer requirements. Prepares teachers to work more effectively with English language learners in mainstream classes by identifying key elements of effective instruction; exploring culturally supportive strategies for the classroom; examining the difference between social language and academic language; identifying different reading and writing teaching strategies for ELL students of any age, and exploring alternative approaches to grading English language learners.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 27096 Lomas, Barbara (2 credits)
Jan 1-Mar 15 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, go to www.esd112.org and click on "Courses".
Fees: Total $195 credit and course fee payable to ESD 112. Course medium: Internet.
Winter 2010 27130 Fuson, Marlene (2 credits)
Jan 1-Mar 15 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2009 8027 Lomas, Barbara (2 credits)
Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, go to www.esd.112.org and click on "Courses."
Fees: Total $195 credit and course fee payable to ESD 112. Course medium: Internet.
Autumn 2009 8060 Fuson, Marlene (2 credits)
Sep 1-Dec 31 On-line Course completion time: up to six months.
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, contact Judy Burrell at 425/917-7817 or email jburrell@psesd.org.
Fees: Additional $99 course fee payable to Puget Sound ESD. Course medium: Internet.

EDCN 5930 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model (3 credits)

Provides SIOP-tested techniques for lessons that include the eight EIP components. These research-based techniques have been shown to be effective for English Language Learners. Promotes student-to-student and teacher-to-student interaction and involvement proven necessary for English language acquisition and content development. This course is an excellent follow-up to the original SIOP making English Comprehensible course. The authors have expanded their research and provided proven strategies to enhance learning for English Language Learners.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 27037 Kane-Ronning, Susan (3 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2009 8105 Kane-Ronning, Susan (3 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.

EDCN 5992 Teaching Learners of English in Mainstream Classrooms: K-8 (5 credits)

Provides clear principles, helpful strategies, and rich resources for K-8 teachers to support English language learners in content instruction. Emphasizes practical application of known second language learning principles, and offers specific strategies to teachers to accelerate the academic achievement of all their students. Uses techniques for developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the content areas. Also gives classroom teaching vignettes with recommendations for the development of reading and writing skillls in both older pre-literate learners and under-educated learners. TESOL/WIDA Pre K-12 English Language Proficiency Standards are referenced and applied.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 27049 Kane-Ronning, Susan (5 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.
Autumn 2009 8132 Kane-Ronning, Susan (5 credits)
Online
Tuition: $40 per credit
Register: To register for this course, visit www.armchaired.com.
Fees: Total $320 course and credit fee payable to Armchair Ed. Course media: print/Internet.

EDU 5750 Testing and Evaluation in the Language-Learning Classroom (3 credits)

Examines issues in language testing and evaluation. Discusses testing instruments and the assessment process as it encompasses aptitude and competence. Overviews historical trends and the practicality, reliability and validity of tests. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 26964 Staff, WAL (3 credits)
Jan 5-Feb 4 6:00pm-9:00pm TTh SPU, Bertona Classroom 2, Seattle, WA
(Also available under EDU 5750 (3 credits))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling WAL, Teacher Training at 206/682-4463.
Fees: Additional $510 course fee and $50 materials fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.
Autumn 2009 7951 Tuck, Staci (3 credits)
Sep 21-Nov 27 Online
(Also available under EDU 5750 (3 credits))
Tuition: $60 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling Washington Academy of Languages at 206/682-4463 or emailing info@wal.org.
Fees: Additional $580 course fee and $37 technology fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.

EDU 5775 English Structure (3 credits)

Addresses the methods and problems of teaching grammar, grammatical structures and sequencing. Examines grammar points, shortcuts, simplifications and various integrated approaches. Provides an overview of learning theories for teaching English as a second language. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Spring 2010 45390 Muzaffar, Keleigh (3 credits)
Jan 11-Mar 19 Online
(Also available under EDU 5775 (3 credits))
Tuition: $60 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling Washington Academy of Languages at 206/682-4463 or emailing info@wal.org.
Fees: Additional $580 course fee and $37 technology fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.
Autumn 2009 7943 Staff, WAL (3 credits)
Oct 19-Nov 18 6:00pm-9:00pm MW SPU, Otto Miller Classroom 118, Seattle, WA
(Also available under EDU 5775 (3 credits))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling WAL, Teacher Training at 206/682-4463.
Fees: Additional $510 course fee and $50 materials fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.

EDU 5832 ELL Materials Selection and Development (3 credits)

Helps participants develop their own materials or select materials that are appropriate for specific lessons and fit into their program objectives. Provides an awareness of the kinds of criteria needed to design classroom materials, including the problems addressed, objectives accomplished and the use of the materials as evaluation tools. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 26968 Staff, WAL (3 credits)
Feb 9-Mar 11 6:00pm-9:00pm TTh SPU, Bertona Classroom 2, Seattle, WA
(Also available under EDU 5832 (3 credits))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling WAL, Teacher Training at 206/682-4463.
Fees: Additional $510 course fee and $50 materials fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.

EDU 5961 Principles of Language Teaching and Learning (3 credits)

Provides in-depth comparison and contrast of first and second language acquisition principles. Discusses the impact of individual learning and cognitive styles, personality and sociocultural factors on second language acquisition. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 26966 Staff, WAL (3 credits)
Feb 8-Mar 10 6:00pm-9:00pm MW SPU, Otto Miller Classroom 227, Seattle, WA
(Also available under EDU 5961 (3 credits))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling WAL, Teacher Training at 206/682-4463.
Fees: Additional $510 course fee and $50 materials fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.

EDUC 5186 History and Theory of Bilingual Education (3 credits)

Presents an overview of the field of bilingual education from its historical origins to current controversies. Includes topics such as legal, socio-cultural, psychological and linguistic factors. Evaluates various instructional methods.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Spring 2010 45228 Wilson, Karen (3 credits)
Jan 11-Mar 19 Online
(Also available under EDUC 5186 (3 credits))
Tuition: $60 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling Washington Academy of Languages at 206/682-4463 or emailing info@wal.org.
Fees: Additional $580 course fee and $37 technology fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.

EDUC 5633 Issues Across Cultures (1-3 credits)

May be repeated for credit up to 4 credits. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Winter 2010 26962 Staff, WAL (3 credits)
Jan 4-Feb 3 6:00pm-9:00pm MW SPU, Otto Miller Classroom 227, Seattle, WA
(Also available under EDUC 5633 (1-3 credits))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling WAL, Teacher Training at 206/682-4463.
Fees: Additional $510 course fee and $50 materials fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.
Autumn 2009 7947 Wilson, Karen (3 credits)
Sep 21-Nov 27 Online
(Also available under EDUC 5633 (1-3 credits))
Tuition: $60 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling Washington Academy of Languages at 206/682-4463 or emailing info@wal.org.
Fees: Additional $580 course fee and $37 technology fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.

EDUC 5635 Methods of Teaching Reading and Writing to the ELL Student (3 credits)

Explores teaching methodologies available to build proficiency in the skill areas of reading and writing. Examines the learner skill repertoire required and practical techniques available to assist ESL students develop English literacy. Class not open to: Undergraduate level.
Term CRN Instructor Credits
Spring 2010 45226 LaMare, Heidi (3 credits)
Jan 11-Mar 19 Online
(Also available under EDUC 5635 (3 credits))
Tuition: $60 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling Washington Academy of Languages at 206/682-4463 or emailing info@wal.org.
Fees: Additional $580 course fee and $37 technology fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.
Autumn 2009 7945 Hoyt, Jennica (3 credits)
Oct 20-Nov 19 6:00pm-9:00pm TTh SPU, Otto Miller Classroom 227, Seattle, WA
(Also available under EDUC 5635 (3 credits))
Tuition: $45 per credit
Register: Preregistration is required by calling WAL, Teacher Training at 206/682-4463.
Fees: Additional $510 course fee and $50 materials fee payable to Washington Academy of Languages.

 
 
 

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