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Course Catalog Description

Learn about best practices and resources for teaching English Language Learners within bilingual programs including print materials, games, multimedia materials, online resources, and effective short and long term lesson planning.

(Graduate credit from Brandman University applies toward IL ESL and IL Bilingual endorsements.)

Key Dates

Late registration begins Nov 1, 2016 (additional fee added)
On-site face-to-face classes T/Th 4:30-7:30
Meetings ONLY held on: Nov 15, 22, 29, Dec 1, 6, 8, 13, 20)

Lane HS - Room 232
Parking Lot - South of building off Western
Enter building using Entrance M off parking lot
OnlineClassroom access Email with access information sent after the 2nd face-to-face session
Online video-conference sessions If needed to augment course content, up to 5 video conference sessions may be scheduled with advance notice
Deadline to register for graduate credit at Brandman University Dec 15, 2016
OnlineClassroom closes* January 7, 2016
Anticipated grade posting at Brandman**
January15, 2016

**Grades only post for those who completed the additional registration as a student at Brandman University within the time period specified above.

Course Structure

  • This course blends face-to-face, videoconference class sessions, and online learning.
  • Attendance at all face-to-face sessions AND VIDEOCONFERENCE SESSIONS is required.
  • Face-to-face sessions are intended to be professional-development oriented with a general focus on classroom practice.

Graduate Credit

GRADUATE CREDIT: 3 semester hours (see below)
BRANDMAN COURSE NUMBER: EDEU 9389
GRADUATE CREDIT REGISTRATION PROCESS: To obtain graduate credit, an additional registration as a student at Brandman University School of Extended Education is required after the course begins and before the end of the 4th week of the course. Directions are provided in the OnlineClassroom.

Text/Materials

Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners: The SIOP Model, 4th Edition
Jana J. Echevarria, California State University, Long Beach
MaryEllen J. Vogt, California State University, Long Beach
Deborah J. Short, Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, D.C.
©2013 | Pearson | Paper | 360 pp | ISBN-13: 9780132689724

Technology Needed

To assure full participation in this course you will need ...

COMPUTER: Laptop or computer running Windows 8.1+ or OS X
CONNECTION: High speed Internet DEVICES: computer, laptop, iPad, tablet, etc.
BROWSER: At least TWO up-to-date browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.)
PLUG-INS: Up-to-date Flash and Java

ACCESSORIES: web camera, microphone, and earbuds/headset (speakers are OK for listening/viewing but NOT for live communication which may be required
APPS: Zoom.us (or other videoconferencing tool determined by ASPD), AND Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Suite, or other similar suite

HOW TO TEST YOUR BROWSER: Paste the link below into EACH of your browsers (perform updates as needed) https://www.whatismybrowser.com

OnlineClassroom Access and Availability

  • All course work is completed in the OnlineClassroom which is available from the start date until the closing date shown in the top section of this page)
  • Directions for accessing the OnlineClassroom will be sent in an email before 11:59pm on the course start date
  • Check inbox, as well as spam/junk/bulk folders (allow up to 12 hours before reporting a problem to ASPD)
  • Those NEW TO ASPD will also receive directions on how to create their OnlineClassroom account password.
  • Those who previously took an ASPD course will use the SAME login and password to access the OnlineClassroom.

Before clicking register, be sure you have your State Educator ID Number. This is the number used in place of a SSN. For example, in IL, this is known as the IEIN (IL Educator ID Number).

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