EDU 6062 - Principles, Practices and Sociocultural Issues of Teaching English Language Learners

(2 units)

This course examines all aspects of teaching English learners in k-12 schools. It studies school-based programs designed to meet the needs of English Language Learners including programs for English language development (ELD). These programs are presented in the context of state and federal legislative mandates pertaining to the education of English learners. Candidates will learn and effectively use materials, methods and strategies for assessing a student’s English proficiency level and providing instruction that leads to grade-level listening, speaking, reading and writing English skills. Special attention is given to SDAIE strategies and classroom management to make content area curricula accessible to English learners. Additionally, the course introduces first and second language acquisition, the connection between first language literacy and second language development and the psychological and socio-cultural factors that impact these processes.