ESL Learning Communities LaGuardia Community College

1990 to the Present

Educational Advantages

Second language learners acquire English language skills while learning content in major introductory courses

Students receive language support for courses through content-focused materials in the language classroom

Second language learners experience greater success in both language and major courses

Teaching Benefits

A unique teaching opportunity and a rewarding experience for teachers

Language teaching focus fine-tuned to student academic needs

Focus on materials development

Learning Community Structures Paired Courses

Two complete courses

One in English as a second language

One in a content area course or introductory major

Learning Community StructuresClustered Courses

Three components

One in English as a second language

Two introductory majors or courses in a single content area

ESL Learning CommunityCollaboration Formats

Close collaboration between and among faculty regarding teaching focus and student learning needs

In scheduled meetingsThrough telephone communicationThrough electronic communication

ESL Learning CommunitiesCurrent Pairs & Clusters

Computers

Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Computer Science

Desktop Publishing Applications

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Accounting & Managerial Studies

Principles of Accounting I

Introduction to Business

Essential Computer Skills

Keyboarding I

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Humanities

Exploring the HumanitiesTheatre as CommunicationVoice & DictionCommunication & the Non-Native SpeakerCreative DramaActing I

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Social Science

Introduction to Sociology in Contemporary Society

ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters

Human Services

Orientation to Human Services

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Reading

Essentials of Reading IEssentials of Reading the BiographyFundamentals of Reading IIAdvanced Reading and StudyVocabulary Enhancement

ESL Learning CommunitiesCurrent Pairs & Clusters

Library Science

Information Strategies

ESL Learning CommunitiesTeaching Aids

Instructional Portfolios

Sample Materials

Joint Syllabi

Course Evaluation

ESL Learning Communities LaGuardia Community College

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