Teaching Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies to English Language Learners (ELLs) K-12

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Overview

Subject area

EDUC

Catalog Number

379

Course Title

Teaching Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies to English Language Learners (ELLs) K-12

Department(s)

Description

This course focuses on the examination of the theory, research, and practices that affect math, science and social studies instruction for K-12 English Language Learners (ELLs). It will focus on building teacher background and knowledge of the content needs of ELLs in in the math, science and social studies classroom to make these content area subjects accessible to ELLs at all grade levels, K-12. It will also focus on the methods and strategies for teaching math, science and social studies to ELLs, material adaptation, assessment accommodations for teaching ELLs in content classrooms, and the implementation of research-based instructional strategies, interventions and assessment practices aligned to support K-12 ELL in content learning. Field Work Required

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

014852

Course Schedule