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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Explores the concept of culture and its manifestation in society, the community and the classroom. Examines the research literature and provides a theoretical foundation for understanding of how cultural groups and students' identities affect the educational process and classroom climate. Strategies to maximize learning using cultural and community resources, as well as to build partnerships with families, are addressed.
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3.00 Credits
Explores current theory and research in first and second language acquisition and issues in linguistics applied to ESOL/bilingual education. Topics in language acquisition include historical and current theories, developmental stages, as well as the factors that influence learning an additional language. Topics in educational linguistics include concepts in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, with focus on classroom applications.
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3.00 Credits
A study of current releases and award winners. Current issues and trends will also be examined. The use of new materials in language-based curriculums will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
This research-based course in reading/composition and learning at the secondary level will emphasize the application of reading, writing and learning principles in content areas. Specifically, students will be guided in the prescription of reading methods and materials to meet the needs of all students in secondary schools including the developmental, handicapped, multiculturally/linguistically different, reluctant and gifted. Students enrolled in this course should have a basic understanding of reading at the secondary level and have teaching experience. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
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3.00 Credits
Examines current curriculum models, materials, teaching approaches and assessment techniques that maximize the academic achievement of English language learners. Emphasizes strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing instruction that enable students in different proficiency levels to access the core curriculum and develop language skills.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the relationship between first and second language literacy and between oral and written language skills. It examines ESOL and bilingual literacy teaching strategies for differentiated proficiency levels, as well as materials, classroom organizational structures and assessment tools. Approaches for literacy development that bridge experiential and cultural differences, including multicultural literature and family involvement in learning are emphasized.
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3.00 Credits
Focus on assessing English language learners in K-12 public school programs. Assessment principles are taught in a context of language acquisition theories, pedagogical methods, cultural appropriateness, and the legal framework for English language learners in public education. Issues of equity and social justice as impacted by accountability and high stakes testing are addressed.
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2.00 Credits
Three large group sessions will be held during the term to inform students on career placement and interviewing for a job, application for initial licensure, continuing licensure, liability and the teacher and other special topics. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T.: Initial Licensure Program
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10.00 Credits
An extended preservice teaching experience within a public school setting in the student's primary level of authorization. A second work sample will be completed as well as the final requirements for licensure. Prerequisite: admission to M.A.T.: Initial Licensure Program
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4.00 Credits
A sequence in literary genres involving works in English and translation. 104, fiction; 105, drama; 106, poetry. Any two fulfill liberal arts core curriculum literature requirement. Not recommended for English majors and Language Arts Secondary Teaching majors.
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