English as a Second Language

• SED BI 504: Seminar: The Student-Teaching Experience--Bilingual (English as a Second Language) and Modern Foreign Language
  Discusses and analyzes the student-teaching-experience for those enrolled in bilingual, TESOL, and modern foreign language studies. Theoretical and methodological issues in bilingual and second language instruction, includes strategies for immersion classrooms.. 2 cr, 2nd sem.
• SED BI 515: Methods in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (ESL)
  Planning and implememting effective assessment and instruction in language, literacy, and the content areas in elementary bilingual and English as a second language classrooms. Presents sheltered and content-based teaching strategies. Students develop an integrated curricular unit and participate in a field experience at the elementary level. 4cr, 1sr sem.
• SED BI 535: Literacy Development for Bilingual Students: Instruction and Assessment
  Focus on theory/research/effective instructional practices in literacy instruction and assessment of bilingual students. Examines the relationships among oral language, reading, writing, and content-area learning. Examines literacy skill development in first and second languages. 4cr, either sem.
• SED BI 588: Student-Teaching Practicum I: Second Language Learners, 1-6
  Supervised student-teaching. Minimum 150 hours required. Open only to matriculated students who have completed prerequisites. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED BI 589: Student-Teaching Practicum II: Bilingual Education, 1-6
  Supervised student-teaching. Minimum of 150 hours required. Can be taken only in conjunction with a Practicum I course.
• SED BI 620: Educational Issues in Bilingualism
  Explores the effect of language diversity on the education of school-aged students. Examines national and international theory, research, policy, and practice in teaching students who speak languages other than the national language. 4cr, 2nd sem.
• SED BI 700: Half Clinical Practice in Bilingual Education
  Required of students who wish to apply for standard certification as bilingual teachers. Integrates content area knowledge and pedagogical theory and practice. Involves responsibilities beyond the individual classroom that may include opportunities such as grade-level teamwork, curriculum development, and assessment projects. Minimum 200 hours required. Sections indicate grade levels of certification (Pre-K-3, 1-6, 9-12).
• SED BI 701: Clinical Practice in Bilingual Education
  Required of students who wish to apply for standard certification as bilingual teachers. Integrates content area knowledge and pedagogical theory and practice. Involves responsibilities beyond the individual classroom that may include opportunities such as grade-level teamwork, curriculum development, and assessment projects. Minimum 400 hours required. Sections indicate grade levels of certification (Pre-K-3, 1-6, 9-12).

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