EDUC 230 - Teaching English Learners

Teaching English Learners is a required course for all licensure majors. The course explores theories of second language acquisition and program models for English language teaching for students at all levels, preschool to adults. The course prepares Pre-K through grade 12 teachers to meet the needs of non-Native speakers in the classroom, as well as preparing individuals who may want to teach English overseas. During EDUC 230 students will examine how language is acquired and how to best engage English language learners as full participants in subject matter classrooms. Models such as sheltered instruction, bilingual education, and language immersion will be explored. Since Wheaton education licensure majors receive their initial teaching license from the state of Massachusetts, EDUC 230 will follow MA Curriculum Framework for English Language Teaching, integrating state curriculum for ELL and SEI (Sheltered Language Immersion) requirements into course content. In accordance with MA guidelines, the model, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) will be a major focus of study. Attention will also be given to how sociocultural, emotional and economic factors influence English language learners’ educational access to schooling and achievement. Students will be introduced to the Massachusetts Professional Teaching Standards component regarding Teaching All Students.

Prerequisites
Open to Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores

Credits 1

Area
Social Sciences

Division
Social Sciences