2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

School of Teacher Education

EDLD 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 3

EDLD 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 3

EDLD 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.

3

EDLD 593 Language, School and Society

Designed for educators who are preparing to teach, or are already teaching, English Language Learners. Primary focus is on the interactions between society, language, and institutions of schooling.

3

EDLD 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.

3

EDLD 600 Literacy and Content Instruction in Spanish Bilingual Classrooms

Prerequisite: Fluency in Spanish as indicated by the Oral Proficiency Exam. Designed for educators who are preparing to teach, or are already teaching Spanish speaking children. Primary focus is on literacy strategies and content area knowledge used in the bilingual classroom.

3

EDLD 602 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners

This course will introduce future teachers to the theoretical, practical, and legal aspects of the education of students who speak English as a second language.

3

EDLD 603 Methods and Assessment for ESL and Bilingual Education

Assessments, procedures, and teaching methods appropriate when working with linguistically diverse students.

3

EDLD 604 Field Experience in TESOL and Bilingual Education

Prerequisites: EDEL 619, EDLD 602 and EDLD 603. Provides teachers with the opportunity to observe and participate in instructional strategies for English Language Learners.

3

EDLD 605 Seminar in Bilingual Education and TESOL I

Prerequisites: SRM 600 or equivalent and at least six completed graduate credits in Bilingual/ESL. Study contemporary issues, research and practice in bilingual education and English as a second language.

3

EDLD 606 Linguistically Diverse Students and the U.S. Educational System

Introduction to the history of education of linguistically diverse groups in the United States. Study of educational practices that affect their success and influences of language on schooling and culture.

3

EDLD 607 Seminar in Bilingual Education and TESOL II

Capstone experience for the MAT: LDE Emphasis. Integrates content, pedagogy, and research methods knowledge with classroom teaching and other workrelated experiences. Students complete a culminating experience project.

3

EDLD 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

1 - 3

EDLD 746 Sociocultural Theories and Linguistically Diverse Education

Introduction to sociocultural theories of learning and development and their relevance for understanding and supporting effective teaching and learning among culturally and linguistically diverse students.

3

EDLD 999 Graduate School Continuous Registration

To permit a graduate student to continue making progress in a degree program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1