Second Language Acquisition

Catalog description

This workshop will focus of effective approaches and activities that facilitate the development of English as a Second Language across content-based learning experiences. This workshop will examine the predictable stages of second language acquisition and relevant language acquisition theories as they relate to classroom instruction. Finally, this workshop focuses on a reflective examination of the interaction of several variables that have an effect on educational success and failure for students who are linguistically and culturally different. Recommended for K-12 educators.