Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to introduce effective ways to engage, support, and provide learning opportunities for English learners (ELs) based upon the theories of English as a second language and bilingual education. Candidates will explore the historical, socio-political, and legal issues related to the education of ELs in U.S., and common assumptions about how policies, power, attitudes, and societal norms shape and affect education for ELs. (Includes clinical experience). Note: Passing an FBI National Fingerprinting Screening that encompasses passing a criminal background/sex offender check; passing a TB test will be required within the first two weeks of the course