EDU 534 Curriculum Development for the Second Language Classroom - ESL II
The course provides an historical overview of methods and approaches to teaching English as a Second Language. Approaches and strategies may include grammar-translation approach, the Silent Way, the Audio-lingual Method, Total Physical Response, Jazz Chants, and the Natural Approach as well as Cooperative Learning, Multiple Intelligences, Whole Language, and psycho-sociolinguistic approaches. The course provides an opportunity for students to develop curriculum units, applying curriculum theory to various content areas. Students will apply ESL methods and materials to curriculum units and develop instructional strategies that exemplify "best practices" in the field. Students will employ innovative and technological strategies. English language development (ELD) lesson and unit planning as well as assessment of these are presented.
Credits
3
Offered
Every other year