EDGN 507 Methods of Research. Concurrent enrollment acceptable. The organizational patterns of education at the federal, state, county and local levels, with emphasis on the interrelationships in the educational bureaucracy as they relate to the framework of decision making and the functions at the local level in meeting individual student needs. This course in first and second language acquisition deals with an overview of some aspects of linguistic theories that are necessary for teachers. The course further deals with language acquisition theories and various factors that affect language learning among both native and non-native speakers of English.
Field work is required.
This course is a study of theories and methods of bilingual education, organizational models, instructional strategies and approaches that focus on English language development and content instruction. This course is an advanced cross-cultural methods course designed to bridge theory to application. Students will design lessons and unit plans that integrate subject matter and that utilize strategies that are effective with first and second language learners. This will help students assess, restructure, and revitalize classroom settings and programs to better meet the physical as well as inter-personal needs of those involved. Instructs the student in management techniques, program implementation and evaluation, budget procedures, personnel practices, and federal and state regulations.