ED 572

3 Credits

UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course

Graded

COURSE OVERVIEW

Language Acquisition was written to help teachers understand concepts and terms related to educating students whose first language is not English. This course discusses developmental theories and how they apply to English language learners. The focus of this course is on the process of second language acquisition and the role of the classroom teacher. Included in this course is information about the legal obligations of schools and teachers to provide services and about the types of programs schools might provide. Included is information on communicating with parents/guardians.
Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Identify key legislation that affects the education of English language learners
  • Apply knowledge of developmental theories to teaching English language learners
  • Analyze language acquisition theories and processes at various stage of language development
  • Review and discuss literacy development for ELL students
  • Apply knowledge of diversity theories, equity theories, biases, and stereotypes
  • Develop strategies for co-teaching across subject areas with English language learners
  • Identify a personal cultural identity and drive
  • Design curriculum that integrates language into the content of instruction
  • Analyze how environment, community, family, and culture influences English language learners

Course Materials:  All readings are within the online environment.
Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only.  The official syllabus will be provided to you by VESi.

Grade Level: K-12

IMPORTANT DATES

  • This self-paced VESi course can be completed at a pace that fits your schedule.
  • You can register and start work anytime. 
  • All work is due one year from the date of registration, with a 30 day minimum to complete.
  • Extensions and re-enrollments are not permitted.
  • You may cancel within one week of registration.  A $100.00 cancellation fee will be applied.

TUITION

$485 Level 1 District Subscriber

$535 Level 2 District Non-Subscriber or Retired Educator

CHECK IF YOUR DISTRICT IS LEVEL 1 OR 2

You may pay with Visa or MasterCard.

INSTRUCTOR

Contact VESi directly for questions specific to coursework.  Email: info@virtualeduc.com or call at 1-800-313-6744.  Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.

Karen Lea holds a Ph.D. in education. Dr. Lea has fifteen years’ experience teaching at the K-12 level and another fourteen years’ experience teaching education courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Currently she is an Assessment Developer at Western Governor's University. Dr. Lea has been professionally published over fifteen times and has served on over a dozen panels and boards, including serving on the NCATE (CAEP) Board of Examiners.