The English Language Learner (EDSP 532)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring Term

Faculty

Debra E Wolensky-ChiaradonnaShow MyInfo popup for Debra E Wolensky-Chiaradonna

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Marie T Bambrick SSJShow MyInfo popup for Marie T Bambrick SSJ

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Andrew D. LukovShow MyInfo popup for Andrew D. Lukov

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Schedule

Thu, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (1/12/2015 - 5/1/2015) Location: MAIN MH 223

Description

In this course, students will build the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions for creating culturally responsive teach-ing and learning environments with PK-12 English learners (ELs) across disciplinary areas. Emphasis is placed on accounting for ELs? differences in terms of cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds when designing, scaffolding, and differenti-ating instruction and assessments. A primary focus is on culturally responsive teaching (CRT) practices that honor ELs? funds of knowledge and allow for the integration of social, instructional, and academic language development with learning standards-aligned content across grade levels and disciplinary areas. Lesson design is linked to PA/WIDA English Language Proficiency Standards and PA Core Academic Standards for reading, writing, listening, speaking, and language. Other key topics include major laws and policies related to educating ELs and important considerations for distinguishing language learning