DEVELOPING AN ECOLOGICAL CURRICULUM FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Keywords:
Keywords: creating environment, the ecological concept; ecological picture of the world; ecological consciousness; cognitive metaphors, English skillsAbstract
Developing an ecological curriculum for English Language Learners (ELLs)
involves integrating environmental education with language learning. This approach
not only helps students improve their English skills but also raises awareness of
ecological issues and fosters a sense of stewardship for the environment. Ecological
curriculum goals and objectives includes language proficiency: enhance listening,
speaking, reading, and writing skills in English, environmental awareness: foster
understanding of key ecological concepts and issues (e.g., biodiversity, climate change,
sustainability), cultural connections: explore local ecosystems and cultural
perspectives on environmental issues. Within the life domains, the educational team
identifies the environments where it is most desirable for the student with severe
disabilities to participate. The student's current home, school, and community
environments are considered, and particular attention is placed on integrated or
"typical" environments used by peers without disabilities, even if the integrated
environments are not currently used by or available to the student. Following are
considerations for each environment:
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