MLL 7406 Methods of Teaching Language Arts/English to Second Language Learners (Grades K-12)

During this course, current principles, practices, and methodologies for teaching limited English proficient students will be thoroughly introduced and analyzed. Students will determine which strategies are best for their particular teaching situations. As the course progresses, participants will reference the varying methodologies as well as the newly adopted English Language Proficiency Standards and the Delaware Content Standards to make their own instructional plans and units. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating a variety of teaching strategies and standards while stressing both content skills and language skills. Implications of the No Child Left Behind legislation as well as other federal and state laws governing the rights of English language learners will also be discussed. Six hours of classroom observation and subsequent analysis of the teaching of reading/writing in ELL are required in a K-12 or equivalent setting. Please note that this course is not offered in summer semesters.