EDUC 619 - Foundations in Education in Cultural & Linguistic Diversity

(3 units)

Students develop an understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity at an individual and societal level and raise their own sensitivity to issues that affect diverse cultural and linguistic groups. Students explore and analyze the issues of language, culture, ethnicity, racism, diversity, and multicultural education, enhancing their ability to develop culturally responsive lesson plans that include strategies for teaching and assessing English language learners. (Formerly SNU: ELAD 570)

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. demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English at a level commensurate with the role of a language model by illustrating knowledge of the English language skills and required to explain the English language system.
3. apply current ELAD pedagogy in the creation of effective lesson plans for diverse groups of learners in a variety of teaching contexts; integrate new technology into these lesson plans.
4. 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.

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