Author

Song Yang

Term

Spring 2021

Capstone

Capstone Project

Degree Name

MAESL

Facilitator(s)

Julia Reimer

Content Expert

Emily Torres

Abstract

The research question for this capstone project was: what does an ESL curriculum look like in a Type C Chinese international school and how will it reflect the cultural and linguistic needs of its students? The Type C international school is a relatively new kind of school that has become more common in the last few years that caters to affluent families who want their children to gain a Western curriculum and at the same time still maintain their national curriculum. Research on Type C international schools is scarce, but Bala Kumaravadivelu’s postmethod theory would insist that this author’s experience working in a Type C international school is a good working background for creating a curriculum that best suits the students who attend those schools. Research for this project includes topics such English as a Second Language (ESL) in international school settings, Chinese culture and schools, and best practices for English learners. These topics form the basis of the project, which is a 4-week social studies unit aimed at upper elementary Chinese students who attend a Type C international school. The hope is that this curriculum will expand students’ international perspectives and English language skills, thus extending their potential and ability to grow up in a global community.

Project Type

Curriculum

Keywords

Curriculum, ESL/ ELLs, International Teaching, Multicultural Education

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