EDES 425 Methods in English Language Development and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English

3 semester hours

The goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver comprehensive instruction to English learners. Students will learn how to implement instructional programs that facilitate English language acquisition and development, including receptive and productive language skills, and that logically progress to the grade level reading/language arts program for English speakers. Students will acquire and demonstrate the ability to utilize assessment information to diagnose students’ language abilities and to develop lessons that promote students’ access and achievement in relation to state-adopted academic content standards. Fieldwork observation is included as part of the class requirement.

Special approval required.