EDUC 620 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Program Leadership

(3 units)

Learn to provide program leadership focused on: professional development for English language acquisition programs; recognizing and developing best practices for culturally responsive lessons and curriculum; assessing the cognitive, linguistic, and classroom skills to improve English language acquisition instruction; enhancing cross-cultural communication skills and culturally response practices; and navigating state policies and program planning. (Formerly SNU: ELAD 571)

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 effective lesson plans for diverse groups of learners in a variety of teaching contexts; integrate new technology into these lesson plans.
3. 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.
4. articulate current conceptual and theoretical trends, issues, and concerns in the fields of applied linguistics and language pedagogy.

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