Second Language Acquisition: Theory, Programs & Assessment

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This course focuses on the basic foundational theories, program approaches and teaching strategies for learning English as an additional language, which all teachers need to understand in order to better serve the varying cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of students who are developing proficiency in English. We will focus on approaches which facilitate the development of English as an additional language through evidence-based structured literacy components in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as in natural contexts of communication across content-based learning experiences. This course provides prospective and practicing teachers with a foundational understanding of English language structure, home and target language acquisition, and oral language assessment methods for K-12 classrooms. Offered annually.