Teaching English Learners

Catalog description

This course prepares teacher candidates to understand cross-cultural and linguistic foundations of acquiring a new language. Teacher candidates will apply research-based strategies for providing English learners (ELs) optimal learning environments that provide meaningful access to standards-based instruction. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to use assessment data to differentiate and modify instruction. Candidates will also demonstrate an understanding of schools legal responsibilities toward ELLs and their families. Equivalent to ERCH 485, credit may not be earned for both courses.