Summer 2012 Semester
Instructors: Mary Morgan (Marlborough); Nancy Cheevers (Holyoke)
Licensure Program(s): Teachers of English as a Second Language, Reading Specialist
Register by: June 6, 2012
This course prepares teachers of reading with a broad understanding of approaches to the study of language, linguistic concepts applicable to the study of English, concepts regarding language learning, and the ability to use this knowledge in the context of classroom teaching and program development. This course primarily focuses on the social context of language, including dialect variations such as Black English, and how home and community experiences influence language learning in school. As a result of this course, students will have an understanding of how student background relates to language learning and, most importantly, how classroom teachers, teachers of reading, and other professionals can promote language learning for all.
K-12 / 67.5 PDPs / 3 Graduate Credits
This course is offered through the Collaborative’s educator licensure program and may be taken either as part of a Licensure Program or as an individual course for PDPs (individual course cost is $670). Graduate Credit through Fitchburg State University is available at additional cost; Master’s Degree and CAGS options are available.
Format
Hybrid Online Format:
- Starts on June 30, 2012
- Classes: Online coursework Jun 30-Aug 18
- Locations: 3 in-person class meetings in Marlborough (Saturdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm): Jun 30, Jul 21, Aug 18
Traditional Format:
- Starts on June 25, 2012
- Classes: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am-1:00pm: Jun 25, 26, 27, 28; Jul 9, 10, 11, 12 (course ends Jul 12)
- Location: Holyoke
Register
Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis.
To register, please download the Summer 2012 Registration Form.
Forward completed form, with payment, to:
Collaborative Licensure Programs
Attn: Registration
97 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
For additional information, please contact:
Ann Paquette
413-586-4900 x140
413-586-2878 Fax
Late Fee
A $75 late fee will be applied for all registrations received after the date noted in each course description. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A maximum class size will be set for each course. The Collaborative for Educational Services may choose to provide instruction to low enrollment courses through alternate means of course delivery.