This course examines the historical, demographic, legal, societal, and psychological foundations influencing English Language Learner (ELL) instruction. It provides elementary educators with foundational knowledge and evidence-based strategies to support the language learning process and fulfills the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement requirement.
Prerequisites
None.
1. Analyze the legal, historical, and educational factors that necessitate Structured English Immersion (SEI) programs.
2. Apply the principles of Arizona's Language Development Approach (LDA) in instructional planning.
3. Evaluate appropriate program placements for English Learners based on Arizona's specific guidelines.
4. Identify and explain the key components of language acquisition and development.
5. Design and implement instructional strategies that promote academic English and literacy development.
6. Integrate English Language Learner (ELL) proficiency standards into content-area instruction across all subjects.