Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU240   20026-20032 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
EDU240 20026-20032 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Methods for Teaching 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: Baccalaureate Degree and (EDU225 or permission of instructor).
 
Course Note:Requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU240   20026-20032 Methods for Teaching 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:
 
EDU240   20026-20032 Methods for Teaching 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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