INED 7778:Language Development and Literacy for English Learners

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Corequisite: INED 7781 and INED 7782 or approval of TESOL Program Coordinator
This course expands upon current theories, research and practice in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, and literacy. Candidates examine theories of literacy development, investigate how literacy and grammar development for English learners is different from that of native English speakers, explore how culture influences literacy development, and inquire into pedagogical implications of reading and writing instruction for English learners in P-12 classrooms including the use of digital technologies to scaffold language and literacy skill development.