Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL/Bilingual Students

Catalog description

This course provides instruction about methodology for teaching ESL/bilingual students. Candidates will learn how to teach students who are ESL/bilingual. The course will focus on language acquisition, language proficiency, strategies, ESL/bilingual education. Candidates will learn how to support students in grades 1-6 by developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Through lecture and lab, candidates gain experience in planning and teaching elementary (grades 1-6) ESL/bilingual lessons designed to meet the needs of each learner with respect to achievement level, disability, cultural background, and primary language. Through lecture and lab, candidates will gain experience in working with students, grades 1-6, regardless of achievement level, disability, cultural background and primary language. Includes clinical experience.