EDU.5611 Literacy Instruction of the English Language Learner
This course focuses specifically on the literacy needs of English Language Learners in the regular education classroom as well as students in compensatory language programs, with special attention to language acquisition, academic language, and acquiring the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Candidates critically analyze current research in the literacy teaching and learning of young people who speak languages other than English in the home and community. They complete structured fieldwork with ELs to support their literacy development through culturally responsive project-based learning. Candidates participate in a family celebration in which the ELs share student work with parents and caregivers and draft reports on the students that can be shared with teachers and school personnel. Field experience required.