ED 3230 - ELL and the Multicultural Classroom

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of English Language Learners’ language acquisition and the impact on content area learning. It will address linguistic and cultural backgrounds of ELLs and the strategies necessary for teaching content and assessing learning in the inclusive classroom. The course will emphasize components of curriculum content, teaching techniques, second language literacy, and the development and evaluation of teaching materials. It is also designed to introduce teachers to issues in cultural diversity by taking a comprehensive look at research, policy, and effective practices.

Prerequisite(s): ED 1010, ED 2030, ED 2142 and ED 2210. Students must have been formally accepted into the Certificate program.

3 hours Lecture, Discussion and minimum 10 hours Field Experience/Observation
3 credits