Graduate Catalog 2022-2023

ECLD 510 Practices in ESL/EFL Instruction and Assessment

Drawing upon recent developments in linguistics and socio-cultural theories of second language acquisition, this course prepares ESL/EFL instructors to work with either adult ESL learners in English speaking countries or EFL learners in different international settings. The course examines theory driven, research informed, and evidence-based classroom instructional and assessment strategies that enhance social and academic language development. Candidates will engage in planning for standards-based ESL/EFL content instruction and the design of assessments for a variety of purposes including placement of learners, program planning and improvement, and communicating results of assessments to stakeholders.

Credits

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Prerequisite

(ECLD 592 and ECLD 594 with a minimum grade of C)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore