EDU 305 - Second Language Acquisition and Sheltered English Instruction

Credits: 4

Focuses on three primary areas: theories of second language acquisition (SLA), the cultural aspects of instructing English Learners (ELs), and designing content instruction for a sheltered English instruction (SEI) environment. Emphasis will be placed on learning best practice models for designing and implementing K-12 content area instruction for ELs. Students will develop a more comprehensive understanding of how effective sheltered (SEI) instruction and practices are created for students in K-12 general content classrooms.