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-) AND (ED 220 (minimum grade of C-); OR ED 222 (minimum grade of B-)) AND ED 341 (minimum grade of B-) AND ED 342 (minimum grade of B-)) unless enrolled in the TESOL Certificate.

Minimum Class Standing: Junior

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

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

For students enrolled in the TESOL Certificate, ED 335 is the only prerequisite.