This course prepares candidates in methodology for teaching language and content to English Language Learners. Candidates examine and apply conceptual and pedagogical tools for teaching English as a second language based on theories of second language acquisition, pedagogy, and methodology.
In this course, participants will:
- Explore how to use these tools to create effective language and content instruction that is differentiated according to language proficiency
- Discuss relevant national, state, and local language and content standards and assessments in relation to teaching ESL
- Discuss appropriate selection, and evaluation of books, multimedia, and technology
Assigned course requirements include the completion of 20 clinical/observation hours. Students cannot pass the class if they do not complete the required clinical hours.
Prerequisite (recommended): Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education
Required Textbooks:
- García, O., Johnson, S. I., & Seltzer, K. (2017). The Translanguaging Classroom. Caslon. ISBN: 978-1-934000-19-9
- TESOL Writing Team (2024). The 6 principles for exemplary teaching of English learners: K–12 (2nd ed.). TESOL Press. ISBN 978-1-953745-12-5.
PLEASE NOTE: This textbook can be accessed for free via this NLU Library Permalink.(NLU student credentials are required for the etextbook. We recommend purchasing this textbook if this is your first course with the IRC/National Louis)
(NLU student credentials are required for the etextbook. We recommend purchasing this textbook if this is your first course with the IRC/National Louis)
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