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Achieving English Language Learners' Fluency

ELA-919
3 Credits
Online
4.82/5.00
ELA-919
3 Credits
Online
4.82/5.00
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101 Reviews

5.00/5.00
5/21/2026
State: Armed Forces AP
It was a lovely class that positively reinforced the necessity to balance aspects of linguistic acquisition: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
5.00/5.00
1/13/2026
State: ILLINOIS
This course provided meaningful strategies for supporting EL students through scaffolding, comprehension, and fluency. It also reinforced the importance of intentional lesson design.
5.00/5.00
1/8/2026
State: CALIFORNIA
If you are looking for strategies to teach English Learners, this is the course. The strategies are practical and easily implemented in any lesson, without requiring extensive planning time.
5.00/5.00
10/25/2025
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I would love to take a course with Sarah Campbell again! She gave feedback and graded work in a timely manner. She also was available via email. The modules were easy to navigate, and the coursework was valuable. Thanks, Cynthia Massachusetts
5.00/5.00
8/12/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
The professor was very helpful, and I also gained a lot of understanding of my ELL students and strategies on how to best help them.
5.00/5.00
7/30/2025
State: NEW JERSEY
This was a great course. I really learned a lot and I thought the feedback from the instructor was meaningful and given in a timely manner.
5.00/5.00
10/7/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was immensely helpful for better understanding the types of supports and tasks I can implement to propel my MLL forward with their language acquisition. I love that I am walking away with ideas for all four language domains. It was time well spent and an overall great experience. Thank you for the class!
4.50/5.00
9/30/2024
State: NEW YORK
3.50/5.00
8/26/2024
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
8/5/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
8/4/2024
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
7/30/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
7/11/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was incredibly useful for learning EL strategies. Feedback was immediate. A great and worthwhile course!
4.00/5.00
4/3/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
It was hard to relate at first since I taught math and science and the material seems to focus more on teaching ELLs in and ELD class. It really forced me to think about how I teach and learn new strategies so I still appreciate the class.
5.00/5.00
3/16/2024
State: FLORIDA
5.00/5.00
2/10/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
12/4/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed this class. I have a high population of ELL students and learned great strategies to improve my instruction
5.00/5.00
9/29/2023
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This was a great course. Clearly outlined modules. Assignments were easy to understand. Teacher responded in a timely manner with feedback. A practical text. Highly recommend.
5.00/5.00
8/13/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
The course text is great! A few of the links throughout the modules are expired or broken but I was able to google any articles I was unable to open.
5.00/5.00
8/10/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/15/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
This class is full of useful information that is easy to implement right away. Thank you.
5.00/5.00
5/26/2023
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Very engaging and gave lots of useful strategies for working with ELL students
5.00/5.00
5/17/2023
State: NEW YORK
It has been a very positive experience overall
5.00/5.00
5/17/2023
State: MASSACHUSETTS
It was a great experience.
5.00/5.00
2/6/2023
State: ILLINOIS
This was a great class for teachers who are looking for strategies to help their ELL students at any level.
4.00/5.00
1/9/2023
State: VIRGINIA
There were a few technical difficulties with the course, but other than that it was a great experience. I learned a lot and the professor was very quick to give feedback.
5.00/5.00
10/25/2022
State: Armed Forces AP
5.00/5.00
10/19/2022
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I loved this class! Everything is transferable to the classroom. I was able to create many new lessons and resources for my students!
5.00/5.00
8/21/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
As a veteran teacher, I found this course to be both helpful and practical. It would have been nice to find a course like this at the beginning of my teaching career though.
1.00/5.00
8/17/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I enjoyed reading the text that paired with the course. It was easy to comprehend, current and practical for my teaching position. I also valued the instructor's timely and constructive feedback. It was my hope that I could learn things this summer to prepare and use with my English Language Learners during the school year so am happy to take away new strategies, perspectives, and understanding.
5.00/5.00
6/28/2022
State: WISCONSIN
The text and abundance of resources were very thought provoking. I truly enjoy the classes such as this where I am constantly writing little notes and ideas for myself to implement things in my classroom right away.
4.00/5.00
6/13/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
2/4/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
1/26/2022
State: MASSACHUSETTS
The course was a wonderful introduction to new strategies for teaching ELLs and a reinforcement of stratgies already in place. The instructor gave timely and constructive feedback.
5.00/5.00
1/3/2022
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
8/11/2021
State: MASSACHUSETTS
A great course for distinguishing between the needs of English learners and native users of English in the ELA classroom.
5.00/5.00
4/9/2021
State: PENNSYLVANIA
4.50/5.00
3/15/2021
State: MARYLAND
I really enjoyed the manner in which this course was presented! I'm signing up for another course through FPU!
5.00/5.00
11/6/2020
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
7/11/2020
State: FLORIDA
Great course!
5.00/5.00
6/25/2020
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I appreciate the thoughtful course. It gave me a fresh perspective on how to support my English Language Learners in their ELA class. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
6/1/2020
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/15/2020
State: SOUTH CAROLINA
I really enjoyed this course. It was very well organized and provided a great deal of information that I will use to help my students become better readers!
5.00/5.00
2/24/2020
State: MASSACHUSETTS
1.00/5.00
9/18/2019
State:
great course!
5.00/5.00
9/11/2019
State: Armed Forces AP
This course really helped me address the needs of my ELL students and gave me the opportunity to incorporate some new strategies. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
8/12/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/28/2019
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
6/17/2019
State: FLORIDA
5.00/5.00
3/27/2019
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
12/19/2018
State: PENNSYLVANIA
4.00/5.00
11/14/2018
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Great course, but there are too many long/large assignments. (Or maybe I just overdid it?
5.00/5.00
8/29/2018
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/21/2018
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/4/2018
State: CALIFORNIA
This is the first online course I have taken. I appreciated that everything was well-explained and easy to access. The information was valuable, and the links and discussion forums keep the course current. Thank you for offering this course.
5.00/5.00
8/2/2018
State: MARYLAND
LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THIS COURSE!!
5.00/5.00
10/29/2017
State: New Brunswick
5.00/5.00
8/7/2017
State: MARYLAND
Give Tara Wamerdam a raise! She designs some of the best online courses I've seen (and I've seen a lot).
5.00/5.00
8/1/2017
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
7/24/2017
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/8/2017
State: CALIFORNIA
Thank you Ms Warmerdam! Blessings on you as you continue to be an encouragement and help to the academic leaders of California.
5.00/5.00
5/24/2017
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great course! Thank you!
5.00/5.00
5/2/2017
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
3/14/2017
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
2/5/2017
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/26/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
Professor Warmerdam was incredibly friendly and supportive. This course was great!
5.00/5.00
7/20/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/7/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a very good course! It was a thought provoking course that caused me to reevaluate my own teaching and make changes for the betterment of my students.
5.00/5.00
5/19/2016
State: CALIFORNIA
Another great course from Fresno Pacific, full of useful information that I can use in teaching my classes.
5.00/5.00
3/23/2016
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
3/13/2016
State: OKLAHOMA
5.00/5.00
12/21/2015
State: VIRGINIA
Great information for today's teacher of both ELL and native speakers!
2.00/5.00
9/10/2015
State: TEXAS
5.00/5.00
7/11/2015
State: Armed Forces AP
4.00/5.00
7/9/2015
State: MARYLAND
I enjoyed taking this course. Pr. Warmerdam was very kind and professional. She always helped when I had a question and got back to me quickly. I would recommend this course to anyone who teachers ESOL and ELL students.
5.00/5.00
12/31/2014
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
12/4/2014
State: Armed Forces AP
This course is very useful. It contains information which is pertinent to the classroom, is research-based and thoroughly documented. I found it to be very helpful in both my daily teaching activities and in my professional responsibilities as a department member who needs to produce researched based strategies for colleagues. I recommend it without reservation.
5.00/5.00
11/4/2014
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This FPU course was helpful, informative, and not overwhelming in the way of assignments and expectations. I feel more equipped as a teacher. The instructor of the course also made me feel confident and helped.
5.00/5.00
6/18/2014
State: MARYLAND
I had a lot of fun writing and carrying out the lesson plans for this class.
5.00/5.00
5/15/2014
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/5/2014
State: FLORIDA
I thoroughly enjoyed this class and was able to immediately apply what was learning about language acquisition.
5.00/5.00
3/28/2014
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
3/28/2014
State: ILLINOIS
I completed the evaluation which answered all questions.
5.00/5.00
8/29/2013
State: NEVADA
Great course and really fast response time from the instructor!
5.00/5.00
8/2/2013
State: GEORGIA
5.00/5.00
7/30/2013
State: CALIFORNIA
Thank you, I enjoyed this course and gained information I could use in my classroom.
5.00/5.00
6/17/2013
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
3/4/2013
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
2/18/2013
State: MARYLAND
Thank you for offering on-line classes. It is nice to do them in my own home at times that work for me.
5.00/5.00
1/6/2013
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Enjoyed it very much!
5.00/5.00
12/30/2012
State: Armed Forces AP
5.00/5.00
12/10/2012
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
12/5/2012
State: OHIO
What an excellent and comprehensive introduction to teaching English Language Learners! I learned a lot and developed very useful lesson plans too.
4.00/5.00
10/4/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
9/30/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/26/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
I enjoyed this course and learned several new strategies that will be helpful for me as I instruct my ELL's this year. The course was very easy to follow and the instructor was excellent!
5.00/5.00
5/1/2012
State: DELAWARE
5.00/5.00
4/29/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Very good course - worth taking!!!
5.00/5.00
4/19/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
This was my first graduate class for ELL studies-- I learned about so many great strategies for the classroom. I will continue to take classes with Dr. Warmerdam-- her cotent is suberb.
5.00/5.00
2/3/2012
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
1/17/2012
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Excellent course, with wonderful strategies! Really promotes thoughtful instruction with the ELL in mind and their continued success as the main focus.