Language in learning across the curriculum (Teacher Development Course)

Description
The Teaching ESL students in mainstream classrooms course:

develops teachers’ understanding of the support English as a second language (ESL) students need to be successful learners
develops teachers’ awareness of how to accommodate the cultural and linguistic diversity and experiences of ESL students
identifies the language-related needs of ESL students and develops teaching practices that address their needs in a holistic and explicit manner
provides strategies, across the curriculum, for effective teaching and learning
provides a positive context for teachers to trial suggested strategies and reflect critically and openly on their teaching
underpins all strategies with an understanding of the role of language in learning
develops collaborative working relationships between all teachers through a shared understanding of how to support ESL students.