EDU 211, 212 - Theory & Practice of Teaching English Language Learners

1 course unit

This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to face the multifaceted issues of teaching the diverse group which makes up English language learners. Course topics include cultural awareness and sensitivity as it applies to teaching language acquisition theory and instructional strategies with an emphasis on practical knowledge and skills required to simultaneously teach language, culture, and academic content to non-native speakers of English. Instructional strategies and pedagogical approaches such as SIOP (Structured Instruction Observation Protocol) and CALLA (Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach) will be explained, analyzed, evaluated, and applied to develop and present lessons appropriate to ELLs. Course readings will cover cultural awareness, language and identity, theories of language acquisition, and current approaches in instructing ELLs. Fieldwork is required.
Prerequisite(s): Provisional admission to the program.
Meets general academic requirement DE and when offered as 212 is a cluster course and a linked (IL) course.