CMA:Teaching Eng Language & Literacy to Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students

Catalog description

This course examines topics and issues related to teaching English language and literacy to culturally and linguistically diverse students in line with a brief overview language acquisition and development. Candidates are introduced to curriculum, methods and assessment in the TESOL field and these materials are examined for their effectiveness in helping English introduction language learners. Major topics covered include second language and literacy development; a historical overview of language teaching methods and approaches; current interactive teaching methods; planning and implementing for standards-based ESL and content instruction; using resources and technology effectively in ESL and content instruction; teaching the language and literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing lo English language learners; and integrative approaches. Issues of assessment for English language learners, language proficiency assessment, and classroom-based assessment for ESL are also introduced in this course. This course is required for all TESOL and Bilingual Education teacher candidates. Field experience in an ESOL/bilingual setting is required.