Teaching Engl as a Second Lang

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This course is an advanced course for practicing bilingual education/ESL teachers focuses on English as a Second Language strategies for the 21st century English language learner in grades K – 12. This text pays special attention to the impact culture has on learning, ESL programs, and policy affecting ESL. Highlights of this course also include first and second language acquisition theories, ESL models, integration of digital technologies, literacy development in writing, reading, content reading along with structured and unstructured strategies, and assessment strategies. Course activities include extensive reading and writing, discussions, checklists, and technology projects.