ED 330 - English Language Learners PK-12

3 Credit(s)

This course includes culture and English language skills in a comprehensive format. It seeks to provide students with the theories as well as practical and effective resources necessary to meet the educational challenges faced by mainstream classroom teachers of culturally diverse English learners. Students study current and established theories of culture and language through a variety of formats, including readings, classroom observations, literature reviews, and class discussions. Upon completion of the course, students have a basic understanding of the theoretical and foundational base of multicultural education and English as a second language, which better equips them to accommodate diversity in the classroom. This course includes Stage 2 Fieldwork, and clearances are required.