EDU 221 Foundations of SEI/ELL Methods*
This course examines language acquisition theories. Structured English Immersion (SEI), and English as a Second Language (ESL) strategies for teaching various age and language groups. Additionally, student analyze the assessment process for English language learner (ELL) eligibility, as well as culturally relevant instructional practices for English learners and family engagement. This course satisfies the requirements for the 3 semester hours of courses or forty-five clock hours of professional development in the teaching of the English Language Learner Proficiency Standards adopted by the State Board of Education.
3 hours lecture.
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Prerequisite
EDU 201 (or approval by dean-if they're already a certified educator).