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.

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.

Focusing on critical analysis of the use of language in a variety of teaching contexts, the course deepens the knowledge of systemic functional linguistics in L2 teaching and learning.

Prerequisites

ECLD 594 with a minimum grade of C

This course prepares teachers of English and other languages to use current technologies for language education in a variety of second or foreign language contexts.

This course provides historical and international perspectives on multilingualism, multilingual and multiliterate development, and current models of multilingual education including dual language program models.

Designed for educators who are preparing to teach or who are already teaching, English or another language as a second or an additional language. Introduces students to the existing body of theory related to second language.

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.

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.

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.