EDUC 428 - Policies, Critical Issues, and Best Practices for ELLs/Sec

(2 units)

Addresses the impact of policies and critical issues for English as a second language development (ESL), and other specially designed academic instructional methods for teaching English language learners in secondary schools. Touches on historical methods, theory of language acquisition, best practices models, materials, the integration of standards and the assessment of language and content area skills. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State ELAD endorsement requirement. (Formerly ELAD 463S/563S)

Maximum units a student may earn: 2

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

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the laws and policies that apply to EL students.
2. apply best practices when teaching to EL students.
3. describe current research issues and concerns.
4. summarize significant research findings in the field.
5. prepare critically reflective teachers who understand educational research and leverage it to improve the effectiveness of their teaching practice through the creation of optimal teaching environments for all students.

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