EDUC 612 - Technology and English Language Acquisition and Development

(3 units)

Exploration of the role of technology in second language teaching. This course examines attributes of effective technology-enhanced language learning environments and their relationship to second language acquisition theories and constructs. Focus on research and best practices for using technology to support second language teaching. (Formerly SNU: ELAD 550)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate principles of language pedagogy and of current best practices in teaching English to speakers of other languages; explain how the principles are based on research into language acquisition and the teaching of the various skill areas.
2. apply current ELAD pedagogy in the creation of effec-tive lesson plans for diverse groups of learners in a va-riety of teaching contexts; integrate new technology into these lesson plans.
3. articulate current conceptual and theoretical trends, is-sues, and concerns in the fields of applied linguistics and language pedagogy.
4. prepare critically reflective teachers who understand ed-ucational research and leverage it to improve the effec-tiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.

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