Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU225   20044-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/23/04
EDU225 20044-20055 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Foundations of Approaches to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)
Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual. Approved school-based practicum experience. Prerequisites: None.
Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU225   20044-20055 Foundations of Approaches to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)
1. Trace the historical foundations of programs of instruction for English Language Learners (ELL). (I, II, III)
2. Describe the legal foundations of programs for English Language Learners (ELL) in the U.S. (I, II, III)
3. Explain the theory of Structured English Immersion (SEI) programs. (I)
4. Explain the theory of English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. (II)
5. Explain the theory of bilingual education. (III)
6. Identify and explain theories of first language acquisition. (IV)
7. Identify and explain theories of second language acquisition. (IV)
8. Identify instruments used to assess language skills. (IV)
9. Identify models of ELL programs. (V)
10. List and describe components of ELL programs. (V)
11. Contrast different models of ELL programs. (V)
12. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (VI)
13. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (VI)
14. Summarize the practicum experience. (VI)
Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU225   20044-20055 Foundations of Approaches to Serving English Language Learners (ELL)
    I. History of Structured English Immersion (SEI) in the U.S.
      II. History of English as a Second Language (ESL) in the U.S.
        III. History of Bilingual Education in the U.S.
            A. Philosophy, theory, and history
            B. Legal issues
            C. Important legal decisions
            D. Education laws in Arizona
          IV. Language Acquisition
              A. Theory of first language acquisition
              B. Theory of second language acquisition
              C. Language assessment
            V. English Language Learners (ELL) Models
                A. SEI Models
                B. ESL Models
                C. Bilingual Models
              VI. Practicum Experience
                  A. Classroom Observation
                  B. Tutoring
                  C. Reflection
              Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline