EDUN 303 - Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners

Institution:

Holy Family University

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Description:

The overall intent of this course is to enable classroom teachers and other school personnel to provide effective instruction for English Language Learners so that they develop English Language Proficiency and achieve the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. More specifically, this course will enable teachers to accommodate English Language Learners and adapt instruction for them in an inclusive setting. Preservice candidates will study language as a system, the process of language and literacy acquisition, and the differences between social and academic language. They will develop both specific cultural knowledge as well as more general cultural awareness and become aware of the effect of culture on interaction and learning. Based on this knowledge, preservice candidates will be able to plan and implement appropriate research-based instructional strategies to make content comprehensible for all ELLs. They will be able to use both formative and summative assessment data to differentiate and modify instruction for ELLs. They know the legal responsibilities related to serving ELLs, demonstrate the ability to collaboratively teach ELLs and identify online, local, and international professional resources and organizations related to serving ELLs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.holyfamily.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 637-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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