EDUC 0584 - Advanced Curriculum Development in English Language Learners

Fall,Spring 3 Credit Hours
Considerations for evaluating, selecting, and adapting materials for the development of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The use of a variety of assessment methodologies to guide instruction and practice, evaluate language proficiency, and measure learner progress, especially in the context of content‐based English language instruction. M.S.Ed., TESOL students will be required to complete additional course projects to meet the rigor required for graduate level work. The projects may include individual and/or class case studies, school and/or district ESL planning, assessments for state or federal projects as well as professional development for their respective building or school district. Course projects will be aligned with course objectives and state competencies for TESOL. Projects will be determined by the course instructor with approval by the graduate school. The project outline will be submitted and approved according to state standards and indicators matrix. The project will be threaded throughout the M.S.Ed., TESOL content. All projects will be supervised by the appropriate specialist. (Pre‐requisite: Graduate Office approval).