Theories and Practice of ESL Instruction Part I

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With an emphasis on teaching English as a Second Language through content, Part I of this two-semester course will introduce the history of ESL teaching and critically explores exemplary curriculum designs and methods of teaching ESL. A wide range of ESL instructional materials, instructional technology, services, and assessment measures will be introduced and practiced, with an emphasis on standard-based content and ESL teaching. Both instructional design and implementation will be the focus for practice, with embedded language acquisition/learning theories and research studies carefully examined. Clinical hours required.