Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU217   20026-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/10/02
EDU217 20026-20032 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Methods for the ESL Student
Methods of developing lesson plans in language arts, science, math, social studies, and culture for the ESL(English as a Second Language) student. Emphasis on components of curriculum content, teaching techniques, development and evaluation of teaching materials, includes 15 hours field experience. Prerequisites: Formal admission to a state approved undergraduate Teacher Preparation program and EDU225.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU217   20026-20032 Methods for the ESL Student
1. Describe theories in teaching the English language to various age and language groups. (I)
2. Describe approaches of teaching the English language to various age and language groups. (I)
3. Explain methods and techniques for teaching academic skills to the ESL student. (I)
4. Apply methods and techniques for teaching academic skills to the ESL student. (I)
5. Create lesson plans across the curriculum in English for the ESL student. (II)
6. Summarize classroom management techniques for students with various levels of proficiency and academic experience. (III)
7. Evaluate instructional materials in terms of students' linguistic, cultural, and academic needs. (III)
8. Modify instructional materials in terms of students' linguistic, cultural, and academic needs. (III)
9. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (IV)
10. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (IV)
11. Summarize the practicum experience. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU217   20026-20032 Methods for the ESL Student
    I. Teaching the English Language
        A. Theories
        B. Methods
        C. Approaches
        D. Techniques
        E. Applications
      II. Content Lesson Development
          A. Across the Curriculum
          B. Incorporation of English Language Learner (ELL) Students' Culture
        III. Classroom Management Techniques
            A. Identify Techniques
            B. Application
              1. Program
              2. Instructional Models
            C. Grouping and Individual work
            D. Development Adaptation
              1. District Curriculum
              2. Instructional Materials
            E. Adaptation
              1. District Curriculum
              2. Instructional Materials
            F. Evaluation
          IV. Practicum Experience
              A. Classroom Observation
              B. Tutoring
              C. Reflection
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