TSL 5085 (old FLE 5430) - ESOL 1:
Theory and Practice of Teaching ELLs

This course is designed for undergraduate degree holding, preprofessional (preservice) teachers in order to prepare them to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate instruction, assessment and learning opportunities for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in the content areas. This will include an overview of equity issues as they relate to linguistically diverse populations, as well as practice in planning for multilevel and inclusive pedagogy.

Course Content Outline

• Providing Equal Education Opportunity for the LEP Student: National and State Efforts

• Developing Cultural Awareness

• Bridging Home/Community/School Gap

• Language Acquisition and Learning

• Integrating Language and Literacy

• Integrating Language, Literacy, Culture and Content Instruction

• Assessing LEP Students and Monitoring Student Progress

Main Course Assignments

• Cultural Interviews
• SLA Interview and SOLOM
• Modified Lesson Plan
• Case Study and Final Exam

Course Readings

1. Diaz-Rico, L. & Weed .K. Z. (2006). Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development, Handbook. Allyn&Bacon. 3rd edition
2. Student Assignment Packet. Pro-copy

Course Documents

Course Syllabus

ESOL 1 Chalk & Wire ePortfolio Rubrics