LLA 504 Language Arts for First and Second Language Speakers

Taken concurrently with LLA 506.  Study of instructional models and language arts activities for first language speakers who struggle with academic language and for English learners in the general education classroom. Focus is placed on instruction and activities that support content knowledge and academic language development. Further, study of theories and stages of first and second language acquisition as they relate to literacy development and differentiation of instruction in whole and small group settings.