New to working with newcomers? Gain the knowledge and confidence you need! This lively online course is designed for teachers who are new to working with newcomer students. Build your background and understanding to shift towards an asset-based mindset and better support your newcomer students.
Course Description
Over 4 information-packed sessions, you’ll learn:
- Who are newcomers and how you can learn more about them
- How to navigate social-emotional needs like trauma, culture shock, and cultural misunderstandings.
- Tips for creating a warm, welcoming environment through representations, ambassadors, welcome kits, etc.
- Helpful insight on assessments and expectations
Each Session includes:
- Selected videos
- Selected readings
- Pre-recorded discussion from Mary and Tyler
- Guiding workbook
Participant Testimony:
Newcomers 101: A Foundational Course for Teachers of Newcomers is the ESL training you will find yourself returning to again and again. Mary and Tyler guide you in building a strong foundation by first helping you understand who your students are and what they may be experiencing as they enter your classroom. They mentor you through creating classroom resources, reviewing key frameworks of Second Language Acquisition, and navigating both assessment and instruction with confidence. This course is a valuable investment for ESL teachers and content area teachers at every level.
– HS ESL Teacher
