EDBL 440 - Development of Literacy with Linguistically Diverse Students

Description:
Reading instruction for K-12 students who are speakers of a language other than English. Linguistic theory and information for developing and implementing strategies and techniques for literacy acquisition in English.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify and explain diverse perspectives of the concept of literacy.
Summarize linguistic theory and research applicable to the development of second language literacy.
Describe research-based, methods and techniques that foster the literacy development of ESL learners.
Select, adapt, and develop appropriate materials and instructional sequences.
Describe and conduct procedures and methods appropriate to the assessment of second language readers and writers.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/15/07

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