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Programs: ESOL for Language Arts Teachers

Beacon's program includes five courses addressing major domains of ESOL.

ESOL - Applied Linguistics	Quick Look Preview
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)

ESOL - Cross-Cultural Communication	Quick Look Preview
Gain awareness of various cultures to promote intercultural communication and enhance instruction and learning for diverse populations. Learn about cultural orientations of various groups and use your knowledge to enhance instruction for ELLs and other students. (60 credit hours)

ESOL - Curriculum and Materials	Quick Look Preview
Learn to understand and apply concepts, research, best practices, and evidenced-based strategies to plan classroom instruction in a supportive learning environment for ELLs. Learn to select and adapt standards-based materials, resources, and technologies. (60 credit hours)

ESOL - Methods of Teaching	Quick Look Preview
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)

ESOL - Testing and Evaluation	Quick Look Preview
Identify factors that affect assessment of English language learners (ELLs) including linguistic bias, test adaptations, and accommodations. Additionally, explore federal assessment policies and interpretation of assessment data. (60 credit hours)