MDLV 486 - Tchng Middl Engl Lang Learners

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Middle Level Education

Description:

Prepares teacher candidates to understand cross-cultural and linguistic foundations of acquiring a new language. Teacher candidates will apply research-based strategies for providing English language learners (ELLs) with optimal learning environments that provide meaningful access to standards-based instruction in grades 4-8. This course places a special emphasis on instructional planning that facilitates student success with academic language and academic texts in upper-elementary settings. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to use assessment data to differentiate and modify instruction. Candidates will also demonstrate an understanding of schools legal responsibilities toward ELLs and their families.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COMM 100, ENGL 110 and admission to Advanced Professional Studies.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Offered in fall.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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