Arizona State University
ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project
Arizona State University

ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Capstone Project

This course is part of ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization

Taught in English

Claire McLaughlin
Ellen Manos

Instructors: Claire McLaughlin

Included with Coursera Plus

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.6

(11 reviews)

15 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.6

(11 reviews)

15 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate
Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to Module 1 of the Capstone Project for ELL Success in the Content Classroom: A Teacher Toolbox Series specialization. We know that you have worked hard to get to this point in the specialization and are anxious to apply all you have learned to your teaching context. In the first module of this course, you will be designing a lesson plan specific to your teaching context, including content area and available materials, and your ELLs. You will be working through a variety of tasks before submitting the first draft of your lesson plan for peer review. Make sure to refer back to the first course as needed. Good Luck and happy lesson planning!

What's included

1 video8 readings4 discussion prompts

Nice Work! Now that you have a working lesson plan draft, you are ready to create the materials needed for the lesson's activities. In this module, you will be creating brand new materials as well as modifying existing materials to truly support the ELLs in your class as they navigate the lesson you designed in module 1. Make sure to consider modifications and adaptions needed at the both the input and output level of language, as well as additional support in the area of content background knowledge. You will be working through a variety of tasks before submitting drafts of your materials for peer review. Refer back to the first course as needed. Happy creating!

What's included

8 readings1 peer review3 discussion prompts

Welcome to module 3! At this point, you have a completed lesson plan and accompanying materials selected, modified and created with the ELL in mind. You are now ready to add appropriate assessment, both formative and summative, to your lesson plan. In this module, you will design at least 1 formative and 1 summative assessment to measure your ELL's achievement of the day's lesson. You will work through a variety of steps before submitting a draft of your assessments for peer review. Refer back to the second course as needed. Happy Assessing!

What's included

10 readings1 peer review5 discussion prompts

Congratulations! You have now created a lesson plan, supplemental materials, and assessments with the ELL in Mind. As you continue to edit your initial drafts of each, we ask that you take some time and really identify the reasons WHY you chose to apply the methodologies you did within your work. In this module, you will be writing a rationale for the elements present in your lesson plan, your modified materials and your assessments. You will work through a variety of lessons before submitting your rationale for peer review. Refer back to Courses 1 and 2 as needed. Good Luck!

What's included

9 readings1 peer review4 discussion prompts

Welcome to Module 5! We know you are excited to apply the strategies for engagement in your own classroom and no doubt have some great ideas of how to do so! In this module, you will be creating an individualized plan for engagement of ELLs and their families in your school and community. You will also be writing a brief rationale for the strategies included in your action plan based on your school's population and your community's resources. Refer to course 3 as needed for ideas and models of engagement. You will work through a variety of lessons before submitting your engagement action plan for peer review. Enjoy!

What's included

7 readings1 peer review4 discussion prompts

Congratulations! You have completed all modules in the Capstone Course and are ready to submit your final capstone project for peer review. Before you submit your final project, take some time to fine tune the elements. Look back at the feedback you received from your peers in modules 1-4 and make corrections and changes as necessary. This should be an exemplar of your finest work in lesson planning, assessing, and engaging with the ELL in mind. Finally, submit your final capstone project in one file upload and complete the required peer review. We are proud of your work and the time you have dedicated to better supporting your ELLs in your content classroom. Continue to be an inspiration for your students and other teachers in your school!

What's included

1 video1 peer review

Instructors

Claire McLaughlin
Arizona State University
4 Courses14,656 learners
Ellen Manos
Arizona State University
4 Courses14,656 learners

Offered by

Recommended if you're interested in Education

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

Showing 3 of 11

4.6

11 reviews

  • 5 stars

    72.72%

  • 4 stars

    18.18%

  • 3 stars

    9.09%

  • 2 stars

    0%

  • 1 star

    0%

CL
5

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2018

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions