Foundations for Esl and Bilingual Education

Catalog description

This course introduces 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. It reviews the historical, political, and educational issues that have contributed to public policy regarding services for ELs. It also addresses the common assumptions about how power, attitudes and societal norms shape and affect education for ELs. Includes clinical experience.