The Course
Delve into the world of multicultural education with a focus on creating an inclusive, equitable environment for students who speak multiple languages. This course is designed to arm educators with strategies and tools to support multilingual learners in mastering content across various subjects. From exploring the latest research on second language acquisition to implementing culturally responsive teaching methods, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to adapt your curriculum and teaching style to meet the needs of a diverse classroom.
By the end of your journey, you'll not only be more confident in your ability to deliver engaging, equitable instruction, but you'll also see the tangible impact of your efforts. Your multilingual students will have improved academic outcomes, and the inclusive classroom culture you've fostered will resonate throughout your community. Get ready to transform your teaching practices and witness as all your students thrive in a learning environment where every voice is valued and every student has the opportunity to shine.
4 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Upon completion of the course each student will receive a certificate documenting 4 hours of professional development.
What you will learn
When starting this course, my top priority was to make sure that it wasn't just informative, but that it was also a practical, hands-on guide tailored for real classroom scenarios. It's been carefully crafted with a mix of research-backed strategies and personal insights drawn from years of working with multilingual students. You'll find the content incredibly relevant and accessible, regardless of your teaching experience. This course is laid out in a way that allows you to easily navigate through different modules, each one building upon the last to form a cohesive understanding of how you can foster inclusivity and effectively support the diverse linguistic needs in your classroom. What you'll love is how each session not only enlightens you on the why but also equips you with the how–the actual tools and tactics you can take back to your students right away. It's meant to empower you to become that educational changemaker who ensures every student, no matter their language background, feels valued and gets the opportunity to thrive.
Curriculum
Your instructor
Dr. Dianna Beirne brings a wealth of experience to the educational landscape, particularly in the realm of language acquisition and student equity. Throughout her career, Dianna has worked tirelessly with students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of nurturing an inclusive learning environment that recognizes and values the cultural wealth that multilingual learners bring to the classroom. With a deep-rooted commitment to educational equity, she has developed and implemented innovative strategies that support language development while also bolstering content knowledge across various disciplines.
Drawing on her extensive expertise, Dianna's role as the teacher of "Building Equitable Classrooms: Supporting Multilingual Learners Across Content Areas" is both a natural extension of her professional journey and a testament to her dedication to transformative education. Her hands-on experience has equipped her with insights into the challenges and opportunities that exist when teaching multilingual learners. She is passionate about empowering fellow educators to create classrooms where every student has the resources and support necessary to thrive academically, linguistically, and socially. Dianna's commitment to this course stems from her belief that an equitable classroom is the cornerstone of a vibrant and just society.
Inclusive
Creating a Welcoming Environment for Diverse Language Backgrounds
Empowering
Fostering Autonomy and Confidence in Multilingual Students
Transformative
Shaping Content Delivery for Language Equity and Access