51-310 Teaching English Language Learners in P-12 Schools

This course provides an overview of the identification, assessment and instructional needs of English language learners at the elementary and secondary levels. The importance of culture in addressing the educational and social needs of immigrant students is explored. Candidates will investigate strategies to assess and teach English language skills to limited English proficient students. Accommodations for content area lessons and assessments to foster the success of all students in a multi-language, multi-ethnic learning community.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

2.75 GPA; 05-240, 50-310, 53-312, 54-242 or equivalent.