The course will examine cultural and language development factors that impact the achievement of students learning English as a new language. Participants will explore research-based pedagogical practices that can be used to design instruction that meets the needs of English Language Learners. Special emphasis will be placed on student empowerment and agency through inclusive environments and assessments. Participants will be required to complete a paper, midterm quiz and final project.

The course will examine language acquisition and how it impacts the academic achievement of students learning English as a new language. Participants will explore research-based practices that develop the four domains of language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will have the opportunity to experience interactive strategies and practices of engaging with multimedia text that can be used to support literacy across the content areas for English language learners (ELLs).

The course will examine cultural and language development factors that impact the achievement of students learning English as a new language. Participants will explore research-based pedagogical practices that can be used to design instruction that meets the needs of English Language Learners. Special emphasis will be placed on student empowerment and agency through inclusive environments and assessments. Participants will be required to complete a paper, midterm quiz and final project.

New UFT members are invited to an online meeting. We'll discuss rights and benefits, introduce you to union representatives, discuss timely issues in the education system and answer your questions. This event is hosted by the UFT Elementary Schools Division, but members from all divisions and work sites are welcome. Registration is required.

Resister a virtual meeting with John Nolan, a UFT expert on sabbaticals. Queens teachers and pedagogues with at least 14 years of full‑time appointed service are invited to attend this information session about yearlong sabbaticals.