English Language Development 10A
The ELD10A course is one in which students develop their academic English. This is done in a sheltered environment which meets the specific cultural needs of English Language Learners. In this course, students grow their knowledge & skills for academic communication in English through explicit vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, & listening. ELD10A builds a bridge between students’ previous learning, their personal & social identities & relationships, & their new cultural setting.
All students regardless of their age, language or cultural background require the opportunity to develop their potential to the fullest. ELLs have specific needs in the areas of language development & cultural adjustment. For many, the change in their situation requires additional support to help them develop more increasingly complex, sophisticated & Independent School communication. Research shows those who receive explicit instruction for their language development achieve greater long-term success.
1.A belief in one’s abilities enables growth 2.Language is expressed differently based on cultural contexts 3.Language is a social construct that must be explicitly taught 4.Effective communication comes from an understanding of language 5.Learning strategies provide greater likelihood of academic success
For full outline, please see: https://www.SD 73.bc.ca/en/schools-programs/board-authority-authorized-courses.aspx