MLL 7400
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language Grades 6-12
3 credits

During this course, current and past methodologies for teaching limited English-proficient students at the secondary level will be thoroughly introduced and analyzed. Students will determine which strategies are best for their particular teaching situations. As the course progresses, participants will reference the varying methodologies as well as the newly adopted English Language Proficiency Standards and the Delaware Content Standards to make their own instructional plans and units. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating a variety of teaching strategies and standards while stressing both content skills and language skills. Implications of the No Child Left Behind legislation as well as other federal and state laws governing the rights of English Language Learners will also be discussed. Twelve hours of classroom observations are a requirement of this course.

MLL 7401
Structure of English Language in ELL
3 credits

This course is designed for educators working with English Language Learners (ELL) in grades K-12. Participants in the course will analyze the syntactical structure of the English language and also its connections to other languages. They will develop an understanding of how ELL students acquire a syntactical understanding of English in the domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. An emphasis will be placed on the importance of connecting the ELL student's ability to comprehend English language structures in an academic setting with the development of an ELL student's academic language proficiency. This course will also demonstrate practical strategies and techniques that educators can use in their classrooms to improve instruction for ELL students in academic content areas.

MLL 7402
Second Language Acquisition in ELL
3 credits

This course will provide an overview of language learning processes and their applicability to second language acquisition. Students will become familiar with current research and theory in second language acquisition and develop an awareness of how theoretical implications apply to classroom instruction. Techniques for instruction will include the study of applied linguistics and how students acquire phonemic understanding, including strategies for teaching and testing reading, pronunciation, and vocabulary of American English. This course will emphasize process, sequence, and actual methods and stratagems teachers can use to design and develop effective lesson plans.

MLL 7403
Assessment of Second Language Learners
3 credits

This course will examine the educational measurement strategies, instruments and processes that teachers use to assess student learning and English proficiency for Second Language Learners. The emphasis of the class will be on assessment skills and knowledge that can enhance professional practice and promote student learning. Informal and formal assessments, which are used to determine students' English Proficiency skills, are analyzed in detail. An emphasis is placed on the selection, administration, and interpretation of test results. Accommodation techniques and strategies for second language learners will also be emphasized. Standardized and informal test results are evaluated and analyzed as they relate to student achievement, curriculum development, and instruction improvement.

MLL 7404
Methods of Teaching Language Arts/English to Second Language Learners Grades K-6
3 credits

Students study the rationale for an integrated language arts program and thematic units with other subject areas with a focus on the Delaware Content Standards. Current principles, practices, and approaches for teaching second language reading, writing and speaking to learners from K-6 at varying levels of acquisition and in different educational programs will be examined. Emphasis is on development of age-appropriate lesson plans and units that demonstrate a variety of methods and materials for teaching the skills of language arts and the integrated process which will include both content and culture. Establishing objectives, including critical thinking objectives, evaluative criteria, and appropriate evaluation techniques for assessing progress are studied. Specific instructional strategies for second language learners recommended by experts will be analyzed. Twelve hours of clinical observation and subsequent analysis of the teaching of reading/writing are required.

MLL 7406
Methods of Teaching Language Arts/English to Second Language Learners Grades K-12
3 credits

During this course, current principles, practices, and methodologies for teaching limited English proficient students will be thoroughly introduced and analyzed. Students will determine which strategies are best for their particular teaching situations. As the course progresses, participants will reference the varying methodologies as well as the newly adopted English Language Proficiency Standards and the Delaware Content Standards to make their own instructional plans and units. Emphasis will be placed on incorporating a variety of teaching strategies and standards while stressing both content skills and language skills. Implications of the No Child Left Behind legislation as well as other federal and state laws governing the rights of English language learners will also be discussed. Six hours of classroom observation and subsequent analysis of the teaching of reading/writing in ELL are required.

Prerequisite(s): MRD 7803

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