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Courses - EDBM 279 Methods of
Second Language Acquisition, the class is designed to prepare students for
success in the classroom as effective teachers of diverse groups.
By learning and improving their knowledge about theories and methods of
second language acquisition, students will feel successful in their classrooms. Students will complete a lesson plan
for grades 4th-12th using the SDAIE (Specially Designed
Academic Instruction in English) format. They will also be responsible for completing
in-class quick writes and group writing activities. Finally, students will be
encouraged to use critical thinking and problem solving skills independently and
in groups, which will prepare them for success both in school
and in the workplace. This course will
cover the following areas: Historical perspectives,
linguistics, Methods of Second Language Acquisition, Writing, Lesson Planning,
Law Mandates, and Assessments. For more
information contact me. Syllabus
available online.
- EDBM 272A Language
and Literacy for the Bilingual Child, This course is designed to enable students
to learn and understand about the Literacy and Language process in regards to
the Bilingual Child. Students will be able
to derive and state in written form, a personal philosophy
of teaching literacy to Second Language Learners. They will be responsible
for maintaining two students' portfolios, develop and deliver two lesson plans
using the SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) methodologies, completing
in-class quick writes, group discussions, and presentations. This course will
focus on the following areas: Historical Perspectives, Law Mandates,
Methods of Second Language Acquisition, Theories, Reading,
Writing, Lesson Planning, Culture, and Assessments.
- EDBM 170 Introduction
to Bilingual Education, This class will cover important aspects of the introductory
study of bilingual education, including: Its
history in the U.S. and the effects of court rulings and the socio-political climate
on state and federal legislation; theory, basic research, evaluation, and program
effectiveness; current practices in schools and classrooms. Other factors considered
are acquisition, context for learning first and second languages, proficiency
and competence in two languages, and use of the function of language.
- EDTE 309B Language
and Literacy for the Bilingual Child, The class is designed to prepare students
for success in the classroom as effective teachers of bilingual children by learning
and improving their knowledge about Reading
and Writing strategies in English and Spanish. Students will master the reading terminology
required to pass the RICA exam. They will learn different Reading Strategies
such as: Read Aloud, Shared Reading, Guided
Reading, Phonemic Awareness, and Spelling Development.
Students will also learn about the Writing process and become familiar
with different types of assessments.
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