Come see how to vary content, instructional processes, and assessments of learning outcomes to ensure success for learners with varying backgrounds, levels, and needs. Examples are provided for English learners at beginning through advanced levels, as well as for those whose first language is English, and participants will find applications for both online and in-person classroom settings.
This session is being offered as a collaboration between the SABES ELA and ESOL Curriculum and Instruction PD Centers.
Please note: You will access Zoom and other support materials via Blackboard. You will receive a separate email from Joanne Harrington at Quinsigamond Community College with instructions on how to access the course 1-2 days before the course begins. You cannot access the online course from the SABES website.
- Adult Education and ESOL teachers
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
Multilevel classes are a reality of just about every Adult Education and English language program and should not be considered a deterrent to learning. In this session, we explore a systematic approach to differentiating instruction in both online and in-person settings in order to provide an optimal learning environment for everyone. You will see how to vary content, instructional processes, and products or assessments of learning outcomes to ensure success for learners with varying backgrounds, levels, and needs. Examples are provided for English learners at beginning through advanced levels, as well as for those whose first language is English, and participants will consider applications to their settings.
- Identify the characteristics of a multilevel class beyond proficiency levels
- Identify ways to differentiate the content, instructional process, and products by design as part of the planning process
- Apply a process of differentiating content, instructional process, and products by design with instructional tasks from your own setting
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
Ability to participate in a Zoom session
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