EDU 581 Meth: ELA Bi-Ling Lang

This course focuses on research-based instructional methods and strategies for teaching English Language Arts to English language learners. The course is centered on Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts and the New Language Arts Progressions which serve as the foundation for ENL curriculum, instruction, assessment and identification. This course emphasizes curriculum, instruction and assessment that integrates the principles of second language acquisition and language development that are necessary for developing competency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking for authentic academic and social purposes. A 25-hour field experience in an ENL classroom is required. BLE students must complete this in an ENL classroom that is part of a bilingual program. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisites: Foundations of Bilingual Education (EDU 500), Language and Linguistics (EDU 502) or equivalent courses. BLE students must obtain a passing score on the NYS Bilingual Education Assessment. TESOL students must complete 12 credits of language other than English.

Credits

3