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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the methodology for teaching English as a second language (ESL) appropriate for the K-12 classroom teacher who has non-English speaking students in the classroom. It examines the basics of teaching ESL history, theories, models, techniques, and applications. It aims to enable students to incorporate the appropriate ESL strategies in their teaching and adapt their materials and instructional methods to meet English language learners' needs and accommodate their learning styles. Course topics include techniques and strategies for improving language learners' listening, speaking, reading, writing, and communication skills, language testing and assessment, and the development of lesson plans.
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3.00 Credits
This course reviews the theories and research that attempt to explain how the acquisition of the second languages takes place, the developmental sequences of learning a second language and how learner characteristics influence the process. The course also explores the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition, individual differences, the role of affective factors, and discusses the implications of second language acquisition theories for second language teaching.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine various social science perspectives on multiculturalism and apply theories and principles to educational practices. Students are expected to develop an in-depth understanding of multiculturalism at an individual and a societal level; to examine critical issues in multicultural education; to enhance sensitivity toward children from diverse backgrounds; and to integrate their knowledge and sensitivity into applicable instructional plans.
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3.00 Credits
Children need supportive adults, as well as other children; adults need a supportive community, including other adults; and children are the core of society, nurtured by it and for it. This class utilizes ecological systems theory as a model for organization and demonstrates the influence of changes over time on contexts in which children grow. It includes the contexts in which children develop, the relationships of the people in those contexts, and the interactions that take place within and between contexts. Students will be able to articulate and apply a Christian world-view to the profession of teaching.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar to synthesize the academic disciplines and relate them to the development and learning of the pupil in school and focus on the needs of the student teacher. This course offers opportunities to gain skill, insight and perspective in the relationship of theory to practice in the teaching-learning process. To be scheduled concurrently with student teaching.
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3.00 Credits
The course identifies language testing and assessment issues, affords opportunities to examine assessment instruments, and provides practical experience in developing and using formal and informal assessment measures. Other areas addressed include formal and informal methods of assessing language proficiency, test preparation, multifaceted classroom assessment, the use of rubrics to assess speaking, listening, reading and writing, interpretation of test results, remediation plans based on assessment, education intervention, effective lesson and curriculum planning. There are ten observation hours in this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide ESL certification candidates with increasing exposure to learning situations and school settings under the guidance of program faculty and trained mentors during the field placement. This field experience is closely integrated with coursework, assessment practices, and program goals. There are 50 field experience hours in this course and at least 25 hours must be completed in a public school setting.
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3.00 Credits
Methods of Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Math, Science & Health
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3.00 Credits
Methods of Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Language Arts & Social Studies
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