Description
This course will prepare students to teach English learners in ELD classes and in mainstream content area classes in public and private schools in the United States and to teach ELD classes in a foreign country. Included are theories of second language acquisition, program models for ELs, curriculum development, and lesson planning using variety of methods to integrate the teaching of English listening, speaking, reading and writing with content area objectives. Special attention will be given to the social/emotional trauma that ELD students and families may experience as recent immigrants.
Prerequisite: CMS 233.