FORL 4025 - Approaches to Early Language Learning, Grades P-8

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Pre/Corequisites: None.
Requirements: None.

Description
This course prepares individuals to work with second/foreign language learners in developmentally appropriate ways to maximize young learners' second language proficiency. Topics addressed are: learner characteristics, child development theories, second language development and assessment, dual language immersion, approaches to effective Standards-based lesson planning in meaningful cultural contexts for grade levels P-8, and edTPA.