EDU 582 Mtd Tch Eng as New Lang-Cnt Ar

This course examines research-based approaches, methods, strategies for providing English and content area instruction to English language learners in ENL and Integrated ENL classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on the development of content area knowledge and skills that enable ELLs to meet appropriate content area learning standards and New Language Arts Progressions. The development and use of reaching and writing in the content areas will be addressed. Course topics will include: planning, implementing and assessing instruction for various models of ENL instruction; practical application of theory and research in language acquisition and language development; materials, techniques and strategies for English language and content-based instruction. A 25-hour field experience in an ENL or Integrated ENL classroom context in required. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experience. Prerequisites: Foundations (EDU 500), Language and Linguistics (EDU 502), Teaching English Language Arts as  New Language (EDU 581), or equivalent courses. TESOL students must complete 12 hours of a language other than English.

Credits

3