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EDUC 203Teaching English Language Development: Foundations, Approaches, and Strategies

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

This course will help future educators develop a practical theory for teaching English as a second language in K-5 schools. Topics include the theoretical foundation for language acquisition; current trends and research in the field; the role of culture in teaching English learners; language assessment; and the design of instructional units. Also focuses on teaching social studies to English learners. Enrollment restricted to M.A./credential students.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to MA/credential students.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Thu 3:30pm–6:30pm
McHenry Clrm 0266N. W. LangOpen 0/30

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Thu 1:00pm–4:00pm
McHenry Clrm 1253N. W. LangOpen 31/40

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Nora Lang4.5 / 53.1 / 588%8

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