Using Visuals to Teach English Language Learners

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.
Reviews
Dewayne Miner
I really enjoyed the course. I found the lessons very practical and applicable. I was able to create some resources that I plan on using in order to help not only my ELL students, but all of my students grasp the material I cover in my Middle School Social Studies classes. Thanks for offering this course, and thank you Colleen for doing a great job of teaching and facilitating this online course.
Luis Ariel Lindo Torrez
This course exceeded my expectations! The content was practical, engaging, and deeply relevant to my work as a bilingual teacher. I especially appreciated the emphasis on using visuals to support language acquisition—it has transformed the way I plan and deliver instruction. The assignments were meaningful and immediately applicable in my classroom. I feel more confident and better equipped to meet the needs of my English language learners. Highly recommended!
Ethan Kuhlmann
A wonderful course applicable for all levels and types of instruction. Not only will this class make you think about what's best for ELL students, but for ALL.
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