ELED 529 Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL

This course focuses on pedagogical techniques, tools, resources and activities that can enable Pre K-12 ESL students to improve their proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Participants learn to plan methods and materials for the ESL classroom creating various activities and assessments and incorporating technology when appropriate. Communication about the purpose of ESL education to colleagues, parents and community is also covered. This class requires a field experience working with students acquiring English as their second language.

Credits

3 credits