ED 434 - Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Students in this course will learn how to develop and adapt instruction to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). Students will analyze factors and tools that promote second language acquisition. In addition, students will implement research-based strategies to provide rigorous content and language instruction in linguistically accessible ways and create a culturally-responsive classroom environment that supports diverse learners.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

Prerequisites: (ED 204 (minimum grade of B-) OR ED 222 (minimum grade of B-)) AND (ED 220 (minimum grade of C-) AND ED 341 (minimum grade of B-) AND ED 342 (minimum grade of B-))

Minimum Class Standing: Junior

Program Restriction: Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program or declared minor in TESOL.

Notes:
Corequisite: ED 447 for Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education majors only.