ED 360 - Language, Literacy and Assessment Across the Curriculum for ESOL

This course examines the major principles, theories, and research of first and second language acquisition (SLA). Emphasis will be placed on application of cultural influences on language learning, school achievement, and social adjustment. Various theoretical approaches to instruction and assessment in second language acquisition will be explored. Curriculum development will focus on the types of instruction provided and the goals of instruction. Assessment methods will include classroom assessment, standardized assessment, authentic and alternative forms of assessment for ELL.

Note: There is a 20 hour service learning experience embedded in this course.

Four credits.

Prerequisite(s): ED 130, EN 355, PY 202 or PY 199