EDUC 8233 - Teaching English as a Second Language

3 cr. Elective

This course serves as a foundation in the methods, materials, and approaches for teaching English learners In grades PK-12. Teacher candidates will apply second language acquisition theory to planning, Implementing, and assessing Instruction. In addition, socio-cultural factors and their Influence on learning as well as the role of ESL teachers as advocates will be explored. There is a 20-hour pre-practicum associated with this course where students will put their planning, Instructional, and assessment techniques into practice. This pre-practicum experience must be at a site (or sites) where the candidate can interact and teach a variety of students at different English language development (ELD) levels (1-5).