ESL 4120 - Teaching English Language Learning

Foundational knowledge and current research on the social and academic factors that influence English as Language Learning experiences. Exploration of strategies for teaching and assessing ESL for educators across disciplinary content areas. Analysis of theories of first, second and heritage language sociolinguistics; language policy and planning; cross-disciplinary collaboration; parental/family language practices; family and community participation and involvement; informed decision making and advocacy; school/community discourses; learner accommodations; WIDA and Common Core standards; and culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment. (^f) Requires registration with Corequisite Field Block Course to complete forty-five (45) clock hours of field-based experience in English as Second Language classrooms appropriate to the candidate’s Professional Educator License (PEL) age or grade range.

Credit will be given for only one of the following: ESL 2120 , ESL 4120, ESL 5120, BIL 4003, BIL 5003, BIL 4005, or BIL 5005.

Credit Hours 3

Contact Hours 3

Prerequisites
Year 2 (Sophomore) Level or Above

Corequisites
ED 2471 or ED 3471