RDG 3530 - Foundations of Language and Literacy for English Language Learners in Elementary Classrooms

3(3+0)

Prerequisite: RDG 3120 or Permission of instructor

This course in English-language acquisition theory and language and literacy development instruction techniques is designed to extend elementary educators’ knowledge of literacy instruction to English-language learners. Through this course teacher candidates will gain a current knowledge base which will enable them to develop language and literacy of the English- language learners in their elementary classrooms. Teacher candidates will write lesson and unit plans encompassing the knowledge obtained in the course, and will reflect upon the effectiveness of these plans. This course contributes to the essential knowledge and dispositions required of teachers who work with elementary English-language learners.