EDUC 674 - ESL Program Specialist

3 Credits

This capstone course in the ESL program specialist certification sequence explores the professional role of the second language teacher and includes a 60-hour practicum under the mentorship of a certified ESL classroom teacher and a college supervisor. Registrants will articulate a personal philosophy of second language teaching and learning, conduct action research in the ESL classroom, create a professional development plan and collaborate with general and special education school staff as they design and implement instruction commensurate to the ELLs’ proficiency levels. Taking on the role of the ESL program specialist, registrants will also demonstrate their ability to advocate for English language learners, their families, and communities; develop classroom activities that involve families; and model the use of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogies. (Three credits; Summer; Staff.)

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