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2011-2012 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDBE 4490D - Teaching ESL EC-12: Instructional Strategies and Resources

3 hours
Study of methods and techniques of teaching English as a second language in elementary and secondary schools; language development techniques and materials for students at different levels of English proficiency. The course focuses on helping students to develop strategies (consistent with state standards for language and content learning) that can improve the English language proficiency and grade level subject matter knowledge of English language learners. Three lecture hours a week and one and one-half field-base hours a week. Course required for students seeking grades EC-4 or 4-8 generalist certification with specialization in bilingual or ESL education. Prerequisite(s): EDBE 3470D  and LING 4030D ; Admission to Teacher Education or consent of department. May be taken concurrently with EDBE 4470D .