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Using Visuals to Teach English Language Learners

Class Details

  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 2/17/2025 - 3/30/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 30 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 2/23/2026 - 3/29/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 29 of 40
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/6/2025 - 2/9/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 26 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 8/4/2025 - 9/14/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 17 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/12/2026 - 2/22/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 32 of 40
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 9/15/2025 - 10/26/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 26 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/5/2025 - 6/15/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 33 of 35
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 9/9/2024 - 10/27/2024
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 26 of 30
  • Date: 10/28/2024 - 12/8/2024
  • Time: 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Location: Online
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 20 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 5/4/2026 - 6/14/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 34 of 40
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/15/2026 - 7/26/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 27 of 30

About the Course

Using visuals is an effective, research-based method for teaching English language learners (ELLs) as well as their fellow classmates. Visuals support essential information and put classwork into a context that can make learning more understandable and comprehensible. Visuals can help lower learners' affective filter by relating to personal experiences.

This course is appropriate for all levels of teachers.  Teacher librarians, instructional coaches, and administrators are invited to join us as well.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Establish the why of using visual aids in the classroom for ELLs and all students.
  • Demonstrate how visuals and background knowledge can enhance vocabulary and academic language.
  • Use a variety of formative and summative assessments to scaffold student learning.
  • Implement social-emotional learning strategies to help their students succeed.
  • Define and implement a culturally responsive classroom.
  • Grade(s): Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Elementary K-5 Secondary 6-12
  • Subject(s): English Language Learning Professional Development
  • Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 1.B QS 2.B QS 2.C QS 3.A QS 3.B

Facilitator

Colleen Dowling

Reviews

Leslie Keery
Great Class, so many helpful structures to halp ALL student in my classes!
Shannon Lemmon-Elrod
The assignments were all related to ideas and activities I can take right back to my classroom in the fall. It was very helpful.
Jordan Whittaker
This class provided a lot of great ideas that are easy to implement into the classroom. The instructor was timely with feedback which was helpful.

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