EDDN 637 Second Language Learners and the Content Areas
Students will become acquainted with and practice effective approaches, methods, and strategies for teaching and evaluating English language learners in the content areas (ELA, social studies, math and science). Throughout the course, students will explore the impact of culture and language on classroom learning. Special challenges in teaching and assessment in each content area will also be discussed. Includes 15 hours of fieldwork.
Ms. Sessa submitted an exemplary paper on Differentiated Assessment Using Authentic Student Products with Emphasis on The Practices and Principles of Differentiation
Assignment Objectives:
- Understand and integrate principles of differentiation into assessment techniques.
- Modify existing lesson plans to incorporate differentiated assessments using authentic student products.
- Integrate and discuss anonymized student products, focusing on differentiating assessment based on readiness, interest, and learning profile.
- Reflect on the practices and principles of differentiation and its impact on multilingual learners.
Bio:
Ms. Mia Sessa is an entry-level elementary special education teacher that is passionate about working with students with disabilities and multi-lingual learners! Ms. Sessa is currently a Third Grade Priority Substitute on Long Island, New York. This is her first semester as a graduate student in the TESOL program at Touro University, and she is extremely excited to continue to learn and grow as an educator and individual at Touro! Ms. Sessa’s favorite quote: “When planning programs and instruction for English learners, we sometimes focus solely on what they are not yet proficient in and fail to consider the assets they bring to school.” – MaryEllen Vogt, Jana Echevarria, and Deborah J. Short
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