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Language Development For Secondary Settings –
mte541
(2 credits)
This course examines second language acquisition theories, strategies, and the nature of cognitive and affective language development to assist the secondary teacher of the English language learner (ELL) student. The course focuses on language acquisition development within alternative language service programs and it provides the basis for effective instructional strategies including methods, techniques, and materials to be used with linguistically diverse secondary students. It examines the critical elements of learning issues associated with linguistically diverse students, including the learning styles and interconnected variables that interact in second language learning, thought processes, and the relationship to content mastery. The course also focuses on the structure and use of the English language to ensure oral and written accuracy and correct punctuation and intonation for those working with linguistically diverse secondary populations.
This graduate-level course is 4 weeks.
This course may be available to
take individually or as part of a degree or certificate program.
To enroll, speak with an enrollment advisor.
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Cognitive and Affective Language Learning Theory
- Review the major theories of second language acquisition.
- Examine oral and written language acquisition strategies for primary and second language learning as they relate to content areas and proficiency levels.
- Analyze the integrated nature of cognitive and affective language development.
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ELL Instructional Strategies in Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English Classrooms
- Identify typical vocabulary, word formation, and grammar-related communication difficulties of linguistically diverse students.
- Determine strategies to improve reading comprehension in the content area for linguistically diverse students.
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Historical Perspectives and Current Political Trends of Second Language Acquisition
- Analyze the immigration trends in the United States.
- Examine the history and role of bilingual education and the implications for second language development.
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Learning Styles and Their Implications for Teaching Secondary ELL Students
- Analyze learning styles and communication strategies of ELL students.
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Second Language Acquisition for Secondary ELL Students
- Define the semantics and pragmatics of language acquisition.
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Second Language Acquisition for Secondary ELL Students (continued)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of English as a second language in specially designed academic instruction in English classrooms.
- Apply the nature and process of language acquisition to classroom instructional methods and materials.
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Socio-cultural and Language Factors in the Secondary Classroom
- Analyze socio-cultural and language factors in the secondary classroom.
- Analyze the origin, structure, and function of dialects and their impact on classroom instruction.
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Support and Community Resource Services for the Secondary ELL Students
- Analyze the correlation between dropout rates and secondary education programs for ELL students.
- Identify post-secondary career and education opportunities for ELL students.
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- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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