X.ELL-403 Research in Teaching English Language Learners

Credits: 3

This course introduces teacher candidates to the sociocultural context of schooling and examines current research in the field of ELL teaching and learning. The course will support teacher candidates in developing an orientation toward teaching as inquiry, as well as the ability to read and conduct classroom research. Critical qualitative methods (e.g., ethnography, case study, action research) will be considered and teacher research in the ELL classroom will be emphasized. Teacher candidates will develop and complete a qualitative inquiry project that investigates an aspect of language teaching or learning of interest to them.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.ELL-406 Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners

Not Scheduled for This Year. Credits: 2

This introductory course examines theories and issues related to multilingual education and teaching English language learners in the United States today. Specifically, students will be introduced to approaches and pedagogies that support teaching linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the PK-12 setting and the places where second language acquisition theory and practice intersect. In addition, this course will prepare participants to sit for the Massachusetts ESL Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL).

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.ELL-416 Language Assessment and Classroom Practice

Fall and Spring. Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to theory and practice in assessing multilingual students' academic English proficiency and content knowledge. Students will learn about purposes of and types of language and content assessments for multilingual students (e.g., large-scale standardized tests like WIDA ACCESS, alternative assessments like portfolios, formative assessments) and practice designing assessment tasks and using rubrics to evaluate student writing. Students will learn to distinguish between assessing content knowledge and language proficiency and how to apply assessment findings to their teaching practice.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.ELL-418 Second Language Acquisition and Classroom Practice

Credits: 2

This course will a) introduce students to theories of second language acquisition (cognitive, social, and linguistic influences) and how these inform teaching practices, and b) introduce teaching methods and approaches to teaching ELLs so students can begin to make informed context-sensitive decisions about language teaching methods, techniques, lesson planning, materials, classroom management, etc.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.ELL-421 Linguistics for Teachers

Fall. Credits: 2

This course provides teacher candidates with an in-depth analysis of the structural and functional components of language: syntax, phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, register, and genre. Teacher candidates will apply concepts to language teaching and learning. The course will also include an in-depth look at functional linguistics and critical genre theory, focusing on how language functions in academic speech and writing.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.ELL-422 Practicum Seminar in Teaching and Learning: Elementary ELL Education

Spring. Credits: 4

This licensure-level weekly seminar provides teacher candidates with opportunities to examine curriculum development models, develop curricular units utilizing state and national content area standards, review research-based models of classroom management, and engage in dialogue with practicing teachers regarding various aspects of teaching and learning. Additional topics covered will include: implementing translanguaging pedagogy, developing productive partnerships between ELL and content area teachers, legal obligations of teachers, and home-school communication.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only

X.ELL-423 Student Teaching English Language Learners in Elementary Schools

Spring. Credits: 10

Teacher candidates participate in full-time supervised student teaching of grades PK-6 ELLs from for 15 weeks. Teacher candidates will hone classroom management skills, implement extended curricular units designed to support students' development of disciplinary literacies, deliver lessons to support disciplinary English development in all content areas, and develop a wide range of assessment skills. Evaluation of performance is determined by on-site visits and written assignments. Successful completion of the course is premissed based on satisfactory submission of the CAP requirements for licensure preparation.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only
Advisory: Students may only register for X.ELL-423 if concurrently taking X.ELL-422.
Notes: This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.

X.ELL-426 Methods in Teaching English Language Learners (ELL Methods)

Not Scheduled for This Year. Credits: 4

This course focuses on applying theories, principles, and evidence-based methods of second language acquisition to the development of materials, lessons, and curricula for teaching disciplinary English to K-12 speakers of other languages. Teacher candidates will cultivate skills in the design and delivery of contextualized lesson plans, develop expertise in the selection and evaluation of materials such as textbooks, computer-assisted materials, and realia, and demonstrate their understanding of critical issues in teaching ELLs. Teacher candidates must simultaneously be participating in pre- practicum observations.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.
Notes: Requires a field experience in an educational setting.

X.ELL-431 Student Teaching English Language Learners in Secondary Schools

Spring. Credits: 10

Teacher candidates participate in full-time supervised student teaching of grades 5-12 ELLs for 15 weeks. Teacher candidates will hone classroom management skills, implement extended curricular units designed to support students' development of disciplinary literacies, deliver lessons to support disciplinary English development in all content areas, and develop a wide range of assessment skills. Evaluation of performance is determined by on-site visits and written assignments. Successful completion of the course is premissed based on satisfactory submission of the CAP requirements for licensure preparation.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only
Advisory: Students may only register for X.ELL-431 if concurrently taking X.ELL-433.
Notes: This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.

X.ELL-433 Practicum Seminar in Teaching and Learning: Secondary ELL Education

Spring. Credits: 4

This licensure-level weekly seminar provides teacher candidates with opportunities to examine curriculum development models, develop curricular units utilizing state and national content area standards, review research-based models of classroom management, and engage in dialogue with practicing teachers regarding various aspects of teaching and learning. Additional topics covered will include: implementing translanguaging pedagogy, developing productive partnerships between ELL and content area teachers, legal obligations of teachers, and home-school communication.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only

X.ELL-436 Exceptional Learners Internship I

Fall and Spring. Credits: 1 - 4

Students pursuing an additional license are expected to complete a supervised field experience of at least 150 hours in an approved public school classroom within the licensure area pursued. Placements may be located within or outside of western Massachusetts. In addition to the field experience component, students attend regular course meetings. Reading and writing assignments are an opportunity to learn more about tracking student development, advocacy, utilizing action research as a tool for professional development and collaboration, and leveraging an additional license on the job market.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.
Notes: This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.

X.ELL-451 English Language Development Standards and Assessment Framework

Credits: 1

This course introduces teacher candidates to the WIDA English language development standards and assessment framework, with a particular focus on understanding the large-scale standardized assessment of English language learners (e.g., WIDA ACCESS 2.0). This course will prepare teacher candidates to understand test design, prepare to participate in administrator training, and interpret score reports in ways that support their ability to use assessment to inform instruction and communicate with students and families about students' English language development needs and progress.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only

X.ELL-463 Teaching English Language Learners: Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Standalone

Not Scheduled for This Year. Credits: 4

This course is offered for teachers seeking SEI endorsement. It serves as the ReTELL course that provides an overview of pragmatic pedagogical strategies for including English Language Learners in content area classroom instruction. Readings in language acquisition theory, language learning and teaching, effective lesson design and assessment, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol and knowledge of intercultural learners are covered. Students will have experience developing and adapting lessons and curriculum to address the needs of students in their pre-practicum settings.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.
Advisory: This course is offered for licensed Massachusetts teachers and teacher candidates seeking SEI endorsement.

X.SPED-416 Interventions for Behavior and Classroom Management

Spring. Credits: 1

In this course students will review research, theories, and practices for responding to challenging behavior. Topics will include establishing effective rules and procedures, classroom-and school-wide behavior management systems, and approaches for addressing individual student behavior and developing relationships with children and support professionals to improve behavior across settings.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.SPED-421 Assistive Technology for Special Education

Not Scheduled for This Year. Credits: 1

This course provides an introduction to teaching with technology and, more specifically, how assistive technologies can be used by individuals with disabilities, PreK-12, to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to explore a range of devices, applications, software, etc. that enhance access to academic and non-academic learning in schools. Course assignments will help students develop an understanding of how to assess student assistive technology needs, employ and monitor interventions, and improve teaching through the use of technology.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.SPED-422 Practicum Seminar: Teaching and Learning for Moderate Disabilities Licensure PreK-8

Spring. Credits: 4

During seminar students will discuss the teaching of children PreK-8 with mild and moderate disabilities in school settings, review research-based models of instruction, and engage in dialogue with professionals regarding numerous aspects of teaching and student learning. Topics covered include: preparing and implementing IEPs, designing and modifying curriculum, use of assistive technology, developing a positive classroom climate and addressing challenging behavior, collaboration with other agencies, and the legal regulations governing special education. In addition, seminars will include discussion of best practices for educating English language learners and for developing effective communication between home and school.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only

X.SPED-423 Student Teaching in Inclusive and Substantially Separate Classrooms for Students PreK-8 with Moderate Disabilities

Spring. Credits: 10

Teacher Candidates (TC) undertake full-time supervised student teaching for 15 weeks in PreK-8 classrooms for students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities. The student teaching comprises over 500 hours of a mentored experience, two-thirds of which will occur in inclusive settings and one-third in a substantially separate setting, to satisfy the state requirements for licensure. Evaluation of performance is determined by on-site visits, written assignments, and successful completion of the course is verified based on satisfactory submission of the CAP requirements for licensure preparation.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only
Advisory: Students may only register for X.SPED-423 if concurrently taking X.SPED-422.
Notes: This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.

X.SPED-426 The Inclusive Classroom

Credits: 2

This course surveys the etiology, diagnosis, and remediation of learning differences including dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, autism, as well as factors that influence a child's readiness to learn. Students present, discuss, question, and exchange ideas that contribute to an overall understanding of special education in the field. With an emphasis on inclusion in schools, students explore the impact of current policies, assessments, and practices. Students will have the opportunity to examine and practice applying interventions and approaches that support student engagement and prosocial behavior. The focus is on adapting the learning environment, classroom structures, and teaching approach so that all children, regardless of learning strengths and needs are supported to reach their potential and achieve meaningful goals.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT, MATM, and MATL students only

X.SPED-431 Student Teaching in Inclusive and Substantially Separate Classrooms for Students Grades 5-12 with Moderate Disabilities

Spring. Credits: 10

Teacher Candidates (TC) undertake full-time supervised student teaching for 15 weeks in Grades 5-12 classrooms for students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities. The student teaching comprises over 500 hours of mentored experience, two-thirds of which will occur in inclusive settings and one-third in a substantially separate setting, to satisfy the state requirements for licensure. Evaluation of performance is determined by on-site visits, written assignments, and successful completion of the course is verified based on satisfactory submission of the CAP requirements for licensure preparation.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only
Advisory: Students may only register for X.SPED-431 if concurrently taking X.SPED-433.
Notes: This course is graded on a credit/no credit basis.

X.SPED-433 Practicum Seminar: Teaching and Learning for Moderate Disabilities Licensure 5-12

Spring. Credits: 4

During seminar students will discuss the teaching of children grades 5-12 with mild and moderate disabilities in school settings, review research-based models of instruction, and engage in dialogue with professionals regarding numerous aspects of teaching and student learning. Topics covered include: preparing and implementing IEPs, designing and modifying curriculum, use of assistive technology, developing a positive classroom climate and addressing challenging behavior, collaboration with other agencies, and the legal regulations governing special education. In addition, seminars will include discussion of best practices for educating English language learners and for developing effective communication between home and school.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is limited to Mount Holyoke MAT students only

X.SPED-436 Exceptional Learners Internship I

Fall and Spring. Credits: 1 - 4

Students pursuing an additional license are expected to complete a supervised field experience of at least 150 hours in an approved public school classroom within the licensure area pursued. Placements may be located within or outside of western Massachusetts. In addition to the field experience component, students attend regular course meetings. Reading and writing assignments are an opportunity to learn more about tracking student development, advocacy, utilizing action research as a tool for professional development and collaboration, and leveraging an additional license on the job market.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.
Notes: Credit/no credit grading.

X.SPED-441 Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners

Credits: 2

This course will address the design and modification of curriculum, instructional materials, and general education classroom environments for students with moderate disabilities. Students will learn ways to prepare and maintain students with disabilities to succeed in general education classrooms, to monitor academic and behavioral progress, and to make instructional decisions accordingly. Students will experiment with a variety of technological tools for teaching PreK-12 such as applications and web-based tools for student engagement and progress monitoring. Coverage will include instruction on assistive technology, including AAC, to support students with disabilities to learn in the least restrictive environment.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.SPED-447 Assessment and Instruction for Exceptional Learners

Not Scheduled for This Year. Credits: 3

In this class, students will examine legal policies and ethical principles of measurement and assessment related to special education referral, eligibility, and placement for individuals with exceptionalities, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Through course activities students learn to: administer psychoeducational and achievement tests; explore formal and informal assessments that minimize bias; interpret results and use data to guide educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities; make collaborative, data-based decisions with and about learners; monitor the learning progress of individuals with exceptionalities.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.

X.SPED-481 Special Education Law: Transitions, Collaboration, and Applications

Credits: 3

This online course will review the state and federal laws and regulations that govern special education and their implications, including preparation and evaluation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), transition services and services provided by other agencies, strategies for building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with team members, the role of families in advocacy and planning, and cultural variables that influence school culture and accessibility.

Applies to requirement(s): Meets No Distribution Requirement
Restrictions: This course is offered for graduate students only.
Notes: The class will include (hybrid: virtual or in-person) weekly synchronous meetings as well as asynchronous learning modules that students will complete independently.