Instructor
Cynthia B. Hunt, Ed.S., Adjunct Professor (University of Alabama at Birmingham); Science Teacher/Sheltered Science Teacher (Decatur City Schools)
When?
Monday, 8 July–Sunday, 4 August 2013
Who Should Attend?
- Secondary science educators who teach English language learners
- ESL educators who teach science
Registration
TESOL members: US$380
TESOL Global members: US$160
Nonmembers: US$505
Register here. Registration closes on Monday, 1 July 2013.
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Participants explore the role of cultural perspectives in learning science, guiding principles of second language acquisition, and methods of instructional alignment of objectives, teaching, and assessment of scientific learning. Through guided instruction and active engagement, participants explore, plan, and apply principles from TESOL’s PreK–12 English Language Proficiency Standards (2006) and current research. Ultimately, participants will design instruction that aligns content and language standards, teaching methods, and student assessment in secondary science classrooms.
- Module 1: Cultural Perspectives and Learning
Objective: Participants explore the role of cultural perspectives in learning science. - Module 2: SLA Basics
Objective: Participants identify the guiding principles of second language acquisition. - Module 3: Scientific Language and Learning
Objective: Participants compare best practices in science instruction and SLA. - Module 4: Instructional Design and Assessment
Objective: Participants practice aligning TESOL standards and content standards through lesson/assessment design.
About the Instructor
Since 1985,
Cindy Hunt, Ed.S., has taught advanced and grade-level secondary science in Decatur City Schools and Auburn City Schools in Alabama. She has also worked as a regional ESL coach with the Alabama Department of Education and as an adjunct ESL instructor with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her work as a content-area teacher continues to provide relevant experiences for English learners. Ms Hunt currently provides support and training for content-area teachers who teach English learners.
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