2. ESL Learning Communities LaGuardia Community College 1990 to the Present

3. 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

4. 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

5. Learning Community Structures Paired Courses Two complete courses  One in English as a second language  One in a content area course or introductory major

6. Learning Community Structures Clustered Courses Three components  One in English as a second language  Two introductory majors or courses in a single content area

7. ESL Learning Community Collaboration Formats  Close collaboration between and among faculty regarding teaching focus and student learning needs  In scheduled meetings  Through telephone communication  Through electronic communication

8. ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters Computers  Introduction to Computers  Introduction to Computer Science  Desktop Publishing Applications

9. ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters Accounting & Managerial Studies  Principles of Accounting I  Introduction to Business  Essential Computer Skills  Keyboarding I

10. ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters Humanities  Exploring the Humanities  Theatre as Communication  Voice & Diction  Communication & the Non-Native Speaker  Creative Drama  Acting I

11. ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters Social Science  Introduction to Sociology in Contemporary Society

12. ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters Human Services  Orientation to Human Services

13. ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters Reading  Essentials of Reading I  Essentials of Reading the Biography  Fundamentals of Reading II  Advanced Reading and Study  Vocabulary Enhancement

14. ESL Learning Communities Current Pairs & Clusters Library Science  Information Strategies

15. ESL Learning Communities Teaching Aids Instructional Portfolios  Sample Materials  Joint Syllabi  Course Evaluation

16. ESL Learning Communities LaGuardia Community College  CSterling@LAGCC.CUNY.EDU