Explore concepts and principles of applied linguistics such as phonology, principles of English, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and second language acquisition. Identify how these concepts and principles relate to English language learners (ELLs) as they progress through ESOL programs and mainstream classrooms. (60 credit hours)
Apply principles of differentiated instruction. Explore methods and strategies for identifying the needs of individual students who are in the process of acquiring English. Learn about differentiating content, process, and/or product in order to address and accommodate the different needs of students. (60 credit hours)
Explore concepts in cross-cultural communication, testing and evaluation, and curriculum for the ESOL classroom. Plan standards-based instruction for learners from diverse cultures, incorporating effective practices in ESOL methodology, curriculum, applied linguistics, and assessment. This practicum is the final course for Reading Endorsed or Reading K-12 Certified teachers who are adding an ESOL endorsement. (60 credit hours)
