EDUC 618 - Current Issues and Trends in EL Acquisition and Development

(3 units)

Information from current research, area specialists and exemplary practitioners will be used to extend appropriate teaching strategies and supplement background knowledge of special topics related to English language learners. Emphasis will be placed on research and analysis of practice related to effectiveness. Students will be permitted to concentrate on a topic of their particular interest. (Formerly SNU: 565)

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. explain current theories concerning the cognitive, affective, social and cultural factors involved in the acquisition and the use of second languages, and apply this knowledge in effective lesson design and classroom interactions.
2. identify the skills necessary for effective leadership in and outside the classroom; apply these skills to individual professional development in and outside the classroom.
3. integrate ethical values in learning and teaching.
4. articulate current conceptual and theoretical trends, issues, and concerns in the fields of applied linguistics and language pedagogy.

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