EDU 420 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for English Language Learners

This course fosters teacher candidates’ abilities to modify learning environments that support the diversity of linguistic, cultural, and social experiences that all students bring to the classroom. Through the examination of various ESL methods, materials, and strategies, teacher candidates will develop towards becoming guides and advocates for ELLs. Teacher candidates will develop a pedagogical understanding that effectively connects culturally situated knowledge to equitable learning experiences. Finally, teacher candidates will investigate their own beliefs and values as they pertain to working with students of various backgrounds with the goal that all students progress academically, socially, and linguistically. Course Typically Offered: Every year.

Prerequisite(s): Diversity course(s) from the student’s respective major (ENG 224 ; or ECH 402; or EDU 280, or EDU 310 ); Candidacy or permission of instructor.

Credits: 4