EDUC1060 — Teaching English Language Learners
EDUC 1060 - Teaching English Language Learners EDUC 1060 - Teaching English Language Learners Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None Course Description: This course focuses on the basics of TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) and strategies for teaching the American English language and American school culture to speakers of other languages in American schools. Students study theories and strategies for being effective educators in ESOL classrooms and with English language learners in mainstream classes. Coursework includes participating in discussions, collecting and analyzing ESOL resources, performing field experience off campus, reflecting on field experience, theories and strategies, and creating a portfolio of resources for teaching English language learners. Students must provide their own transportation. A Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions may be required. MnTC Goals None Major Content Exposure to learning a new language; gestures across cultures Introduction to cultures, cultural values, cultural styles of learning, culture shock, post traumatic stress, and implications for the classroom Worldwide refugee migration; geography and history of immigration in the US. English linguistics: grammar, orthography, etc Various theories and methods of learning language, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary skills; content-based instruction Literacy, first language second language issues, bas
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0950, RDNG0940, ESOL0051, ESOL0052, ESOL1033, ESOL0041, ESOL0042, ESOL0043