23-24 MVHS Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain Book Study 5.09A, 5.10B, 5.12A, 5.12B

Course Description

• Participants will examine the WIDA Guiding Principles and how they frame ELD programming and approaches to teaching multilingual learners in DCSD. Participants will read the assigned book and engage in discussions about the reading as it relates to English learners.  Participants will create a plan for modifying their practice as a result of learning from the text. 
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Rachel Stewart (formerly Matthews)
• Credit(s) and Type: 10 Hours Relicensure | English Language Development (ELD)
• Meets ELD professional learning standards: 5.09A, 5.10B, 5.12A, 5.12B

Target Audience

• MVHS Staff members

Timeline Overview

• Date to complete course: May 3, 2024
• The course is a blended learning course.
  • Read and reflect via your note catcher and assigned discussions (explained in Module 1).

Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course (what participants will walk away with from the course).

• Participants will understand Guiding Principles and how they frame ELD programming and approaches to teaching multilingual learners in DCSD.
• Participants will read and reflect on the assigned book and engage in discussions about the reading as it relates to English learners.
• Participants will create a plan for modifying their practice as a result of learning from the text.