Description
The purpose of this course is to give students a foundational
understanding of teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Students
will become knowledgeable about cultural backgrounds and be able to
select or adapt curriculum and pedagogy to meet the needs of diverse
learners. The course will also focus on how to accurately assess
ELLs' academic achievement by developing an understanding of
policies, procedures and instruments used in assessing English
language proficiency and academic competency. Students will also
come away with a basic understanding of the historical, legal, and
theoretical framework of education for ELLs. Finally, this course
will enable students to become skillful practitioners and reflective
professionals who strive to be agents for positive change in the
lives of their students, in their schools, and in society as a
whole.