ENLE-31000 Foundations of Teaching English Language Learners

This course provides an introduction to the historical, political, social and cultural issues that affect the instruction of English language learners in American schools.  The theoretical background regarding first and second language acquisition is examined, as well as the relationship between language acquisition and language learning.  Various program models using first and/or new languages are presented.  Local, state and federal policies regarding entitlement and appropriate services for English language learners are studied and evaluated in consideration of current research in the field.

Credits

3