EDU 558 - Curriculum and Assessment for Multilingual Learners

This course focuses on developing English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) content-based curriculum and assessment to meet the diverse needs of multilingual learners (MLs) of all ages and proficiency levels, PreK-adult. Students will analyze potential curriculum and assessment materials and approaches, practice selecting and aligning relevant content and language learning standards with student assessment data, and plan appropriate lessons and units of instruction. Emphasis will be placed on applying their knowledge of second language acquisition, curriculum design, and assessment to support MLs’ academic language and literacy development. Students will provide evidence that they can plan lessons that implement technology and assessment effectively to promote student learning.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Education