0 to 3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Experiential Travel Time Upper Division
This course builds foundational knowledge on the theories and practices related to the English language development of English language learners in the P-12 contexts. Particular attention is given to the current issues as well as on techniques for instructing and assessing students at different stages of English language development in the school context. Students will learn to identify students' strengths and current needs in English, to design classroom experiences across the curriculum, and to assess student performance using current WIDA standards.
Learning Outcomes1Develop understanding of the English language and literacy development process of English language learners.
2Instruct and assess students who are at different stages of English language development.
3Identify English Learners' strengths and needs in English.
4Practice in designing classroom experiences across the curriculum on the basis of these strengths and needs.
5Learn background in WIDA and practice in designing Model Performance Indicators in connection with teaching experiences in the field for English Learners.
6Develop understanding of their roles as ELL teachers and professionals in advocating on behalf of their ELLs.
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