Differentiating Instruction in the 21st Century Classroom Language Acquisition

Differentiating Instruction in the 21st Century Classroom Language AcquisitionCourse Description The 21st century classroom is becoming increasingly diverse. Our students represent diverse cultures and socioeconomic classes. They speak different languages at home and have varying immigration statuses. There is diversity of gender, gender expression and sexual orientation. Many students have special needs and represent various special populations. The research is clear that a one size fits all approach to learning is not

Through reflection of the peer coaching process

and reclassifying English learners

This is especially significant with wide ranges of reading abilities that are present in today's classroom along with the challenge of teaching students who do not speak or read English

The action plan will also ask participants to self-assess ways mindfulness supports classroom instruction and student learning

Examine the external factors affecting listening comprehension for EL students

providing research-based principles in which teachers can anchor their practices and

student outcomes

and equitable assessments

culturally responsive-sustaining practices

Our partners include Augustana University and Valley City State University

Integrate the four skills and language components in content-based instruction and develop a content-based unit that includes prototypical activities in order to create an integrated-skills focus

and the justifications for its use