EDU 315 - Foundations of Teaching Esol

Institution:

Florida Southern College

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Description:

Three hours. Planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate methods and unique experiences to meet the needs of children who speak a language other than English. Characteristics of second language learners, second language acquisition processes, and oral language development. Discussion of major trends in ESOL teaching as well as appropriate resources in ESOL methodologies. Exploration of various social contexts that maximize language and literacy development for second language learners such as collaborative groups and teacher-student conferencing. Focus on instructional strategies that effective teachers use to promote literacy development in all students.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.flsouthern.edu

Phone Number:

(863) 680-4111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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