BLE 581 Meth:Eng Lang Arts Bi-Ling Lrn

This course examines approaches, methods, and techniques for teaching bilingual English language learners in ESL and content area classrooms. This course will focus on instruction that fosters the developing literacy of bilingual learners. Emphasis will be placed on communicative competencies and content area knowledge that enable learners to meet the New York State Learning Standards. Course topics will include practical application of theories of second language acquisition, ESL instructional approaches, and content-based ESL approaches. Topics will also include fundamental concepts of the English language structure as a basis for teaching grammar in context. A 25-hour field experience outside of class is required. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisites: BLE 500, BLE 508, and passing scores on the New York State Bilingual Education Assessment Exam (BEA) for Spanish. Summer (3 credits)