Think about your current position or a future position that will involve working with English Learners (ELs) (administrator, district facilitator, or teacher). What do you think are the most important aspects to consider when developing a curriculum for ESL students? Describe what a high-quality curriculum would incorporate and how it would be delivered and assessed. Be sure to include specific ways teachers need to modify and accommodate for ELs, the role of multiculturalism in the curriculum, and ways to tie language objectives to content. Finally, discuss how assessment will play an important role within the curriculum. My Textbook: Peregoy, S. & Boyle, O. (2017). Reading, writing, and learning in ESL: A resource book for K-12 teachers (7th ed.). Pearson. Grading Criteria: Background and Bias: Clearly & concisely describes the most important aspects to consider when developing a curriculum for ELs. The description clearly articulates how to learn about students backgrounds and the importance of cultural beliefs/bias awareness. Multicultural Curriculum: Clearly describes what constitutes a high-quality multicultural curriculum. The description includes specific ways teachers need to modify for ELs. The connection between language and content objectives is clearly explained.
