MED 525 - Issues/Trends English Lang/Bilingual Ed

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Saint Martin's University

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Description:

Examination of the educational theories, practice and research related to the education of English Language Learners (ELL) and Bilingual Education. This course presents issues pertaining to educating English Language Learners, including program models, school community, assessment, and politics involving ELL and Bilingual Education. Involvement of parents, mainstream teachers and others who do not have ESOL or bilingual training in educating English Language Learners will be included. Additionally, discussions will include evaluating the historical, political, social/cultural, and linguistic issues involved in meeting the needs of students who are speakers of languages other than English. Resources for continuing professional development in the fields of second language instruction and bilingual education will be provided. Prerequisites: MED 506; MED 526.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stmartin.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 491-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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