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Dec 21, 2024
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EDRL 671 - Theory and Practice of Academic English Language Development (3 units)
Survey of current acquisition theory and research and analysis of the implications of research for the classroom.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. use theories to second language acquisition to identify, discuss and analyze the linguistic and historical trends among selected immigrant groups.
2. develop or increase understanding of the complexities of individual, linguistic, sociocultural, educational, and political factors involved in the acquisition of a second language in school settings.
3. develop or increase sensitivity to, appreciation of, and respect for, the diverse backgrounds of second language learners.
4. make appropriate inferences from second language acquisition theories, and articulate clearly a theory-based personal teaching philosophy and pedagogy for second language teaching.
5. develop a reflective attitude towards teaching as systematic reflectivity enables novice and experienced teachers to select appropriate methodologies to meet the needs of their students.
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