Maricopa Community Colleges  EPD243   20074-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/07
EPD243 20074-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Reading and Writing in an English as a Second Language (ESL)/Bilingual Setting
Introduction to English as a Second Language (ESL) terminology, second language acquisition theories and reading terminology. Teaching techniques, strategies, and learning activities as well as reading comprehension skills and writing skills covered.
Prerequisites: (EDU220 or EPD220 or EDU225) and must hold a provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EPD243   20074-99999 Reading and Writing in an English as a Second Language (ESL) /Bilingual Setting
1. Identify English as a Second Language (ESL) terminology. (I)
2. Describe the process of second language acquisition. (I)
3. Identify and explain basic reading terminology. (II)
4. Use techniques that help second language learners improve reading comprehension skills. (II)
5. Develop strategies to help second language learners improve reading comprehension skills. (II)
6. Plan learning activities for second language learners to improve their reading comprehension skills. (II)
7. Use techniques that help second language learners develop better writing skills. (III)
8. Develop strategies to help second language learners improve their writing skills. (III)
9. Plan learning activities for second language learners to improve their writing skills. (III)
10. Develop lesson plans. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EPD243   20074-99999 Reading and Writing in an English as a Second Language (ESL) /Bilingual Setting
    I. English as a Second Language (ESL) Basics
        A. Terminology
        B. Second Language Acquisition Theories
      II. Reading Across the Curriculum
          A. Terminology
          B. Instructional Techniques
          C. Pre-reading Strategies and Learning Activities
          D. Reading Strategies and Learning Activities
          E. Post-reading Strategies and Learning Activities
        III. Writing Across the Curriculum
            A. Pre-writing Strategies and Learning Activities
            B. Strategies for Teaching Grammar and Spelling
            C. Editing and Re-writing
            D. Publishing
            E. Writing for Different Curricula
          IV. Lesson Plans
              A. Lesson Objectives
              B. Teaching Procedures
              C. Learning Activities
              D. Materials
              E. Assessments
              F. Remedial Activities
              G. Enrichment Activities
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