ELL 412 ELL Strategies and Assessment

This course will focus on ELL strategies and assessment to support ELL learners in the P-12 classroom. Through this course students will explore the cross-cultural factors that influence second language learners and investigate what instructional practices and materials are best suited in their learning environment. They will also utilize best practices such as cooperative learning, cross-cultural testing, peer teaching, and methods for integrating content and language to best support ELL learners. 

Credits

4

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Apply ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and English Language Development (ELD) standards.
3. Utilize effective communication strategies with ELL students and families.
4. Demonstrate comprehension strategies.
5. Integrate ELL instructional strategies in content areas, i.e., social studies, science, mathematics.