2014-2015 Graduate Catalog

ECLD 592 Second Language Acquisition Theory

Designed for educators who are preparing to teach or who are already teaching, English language learners. Introduces students to the existing body of theory related to second language acquisition.

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ECLD 593 Language, School and Society

Designed for educators who are preparing to teach, or are already teaching, culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Primary focus is on the interactions and interrelationships between and among society, language, and institutions of schooling.

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ECLD 594 Foundations of Language and Linguistics for ESL/Bilingual Educators

Provides teachers of English language learners with an introduction to linguistics and its application in the ESL classroom: linguistic concepts about oral and written language use and development.

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ECLD 596 Effective Instruction in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

This course examines methods of instruction and assessment that target systematic integration of language and content in specific curriculum content areas. Course readings and projects strengthen teachers’ theoretical foundation while providing hands-on experience in implementing effective instruction and assessment that address the new Colorado English Language Proficiency Standards (WIDA) to enhance student learning. Topics include selection and effective use of resources and materials, instructional and assessment strategies, program planning and improvement, communicating results of assessments to stakeholders, emphasizing culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogies.

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ECLD 600 Literacy and Content Area Instruction in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms

Prerequisite: Fluency in Spanish as indicated by the Spanish Oral Proficiency Exam. This course is designed for educators who are preparing to teach students who are learning content area information in Spanish. The primary focus of this course is to enhance teachers' knowledge of literacy and content area knowledge to be used in the bilingual classroom.

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ECLD 602 Teaching Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners

This course will introduce future teachers to the theoretical, practical, and legal aspects of the education of culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

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ECLD 603 Methods and Assessment in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education

Prepares teachers to apply research-based methods and assessments for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

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ECLD 604 Field Experience in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education

Prerequisites: ECLD 602 and ECLD 603. Provides teachers with the opportunity to observe and participate in instructional strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

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ECLD 605 Seminar in Multilingual Teaching and Learning I

Prerequisites: 21 credits in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education program, and SRM 600. This course discusses research and practice topics relevant to the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students. It requires the design of a research project on one of the course areas.

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ECLD 606 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners in the U.S. Educational System

This course will introduce students to the history of major language minority groups attending school in the United States and will explore the influences of language and culture on schooling.

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ECLD 607 Seminar in Multilingual Teaching and Learning II

Prerequisites: 21 credit hours in the MAT Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education program to include SRM 600 and ECLD 605. Students will synthesize and integrate what has been learned in the content, pedagogy, and research methods coursework, with classroom teaching and other work-related experiences. Must complete a culminating research project.

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ECLD 610 Practices in ESL/EFL Instruction and Assessment

Prerequisites: ECLD 592 and ECLD 594. Focusing on effective classroom instructional and assessment strategies, the course prepares ESL/EFL instructors to work with adult ESL learners in English speaking countries or EFL learners in various international settings.

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