Instructional Methods, Materials, and Assessments for ELL

Catalog description

This course will offer an overview of a variety of materials that will benefit ELL students in the acquisition of the English language as well as in gaining knowledge in the content areas. This course will be an in-depth study of how to design ESL reading and writing classes and how to create instruction and assessment materials for these classes based on sound pedagogical principles. Much of the course will include hands-on experience, discussion, and practical application of course topics. A key component of the course is the student's participation in volunteer ESL teaching.