Issues in ELL Education

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In this course, you will analyze historical contexts for English language learning as well as the current political, social, and educational implications of teaching English language learners. You will consider research regarding the education of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as different ways within the learning environment to affirm students’ cultural identities. Along the journey, you will also evaluate strategies for teaching English language learners within contexts of English as a foreign language, English as a second language, and bilingual education contexts.