English Language Learners, ELA, Reading/ Writing, Math, Lesson & Curriculum Planning, Teaching Strategies
Course Description:
(8 Hours) Many English Language Learners struggle academically, particularly with literacy (in all content areas) and math concepts. This course will explain the benefits of implementing peer tutoring strategies with ELLs and give participants several easy-to-implement strategies for pairing fluent English speakers with ELLs that they can implement at any grade level and in any content area.
Course Objectives:
Several strategies for pairing fluent English speakers with ELLs for peer tutoring
Logistical tips for establishing peer tutoring procedures in your classroom including the resources needed for implementation
How to monitor the progress of your ELLs based on the peer tutoring
Course includes 20 high-quality tools, templates, & student resources.
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Many English Language Learners struggle academically, particularly with literacy (in all content areas) and math concepts. This course will explain the benefits of implementing peer tutoring strategies with ELLs and give participants several easy-to-implement strategies for pairing fluent English speakers with ELLs that they can implement at any grade level and in any content area. Peer tutoring is a flexible grouping strategy where a student that excels academically is paired with a struggling student to reinforce academic skills or knowledge. This course will focus on peer tutoring strategies focused on literacy (reading and writing) and math skills because most other content areas have a strong foundation of these skills. Additionally, while the strategies in this course can technically be used with any student (high achieving, struggling academically, special education, etc.), this course is specific to supporting English Language Learners. Due to the language barrier they face, ELLs often need more focused intervention and often relate well to their peers.
You Will Learn:
The definition of and academic / socio-emotional benefits of peer tutoring, especially for ELL students.
The best situations to utilize peer tutoring and how to select, train, and incentivize your peer tutors.
Multiple peer tutoring strategies to help improve reading fluency, comprehension, writing, as well as math achievement.
Methods to monitor your peer tutors and track performance, as well as how to determine the overall effectiveness of your peer tutoring program.
Course Guiding Question:
How can I incorporate peer tutoring as an instructional strategy to improve the literacy and math skills of my ELL students?
Professional Development Credits
At the conclusion of the course, you will receive a certificate for 8 Professional Development Hours (Clock Hours, CPEs).
Model Teaching Professional Development Courses are pre-approved in many states and we provide easy approval forms to submit to your license granting authority if required.
If you are a teacher seeking license renewal and wish to verify acceptance of our Professional Development Courses, please view our PD STATE REQUIREMENTS PAGE to learn more about your state’s requirements.
Also, consider taking our UNIVERSITY-PARTNERED, ACADEMIC CREDIT COURSES to earn regionally accredited units or credits, accepted by most states for teacher re-licensing and salary advancement.
Approval Information About This Course for Teaching License Renewal & Continuing Education
Model Teaching has helped thousands of teachers across the country meet their relicensing requirements.
This course is Pre-Approved in the following states for License Renewal and Continuing education:
Texas – CPE’s, TEA-Approved
New York CTLE’s – NYSED-Approved
Pennsylvania DOE – ACT 48-Approved
Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) – Approved
Nevada DOE
Tennessee
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Topics Covered and General Course Outline
Section 1 – Peer Tutoring and its Benefits
The definition of peer tutoring
The academic and socio-emotional benefits of peer tutoring, particularly for your ELLs
Section 2 – The Logistics of Peer Tutoring
When to use peer tutoring
How to select students to participate
How to train and reward tutors
Section 3 – Peer Tutoring Strategies
Two strategies that can improve reading fluency and comprehension
Two strategies for improving writing skills
Two strategies to support math skills
Section 4 – Monitoring Your Peer Tutoring Program
How to monitor and support your peer tutors
How to track the progress of your ELLs
How to determine the overall effectiveness of peer tutoring
Helpful Resources & Templates Included With the Course
The course comes with 20 templates, tools, and graphic organizers ready to be used in your classroom!
These Include:
Peer Tutoring Infographic
Teacher Reflection on Peer Tutoring Candidates
Teacher Reflection on Peer Tutoring Candidates-SAMPLE
