This course provides an in-depth look at teaching methods and strategies for bilingual and ESL classrooms. Students will explore the theoretical foundations of bilingual and ESL education, language acquisition theories, and the role of culture in language development. They will learn how to develop assessments, implement effective instructional strategies, and create materials and resources that support bilingual and ESL learners.

*20 hours of clinical work in course: Included in this course is 20 of the 100 required hours of clinical work for the ESL/bilingual endorsement.
**Clinical hours alternative: As an alternative to the clinical hours you may provide an administrator’s letter stating that you are assigned to classes with English learners and/or in a bilingual setting. If you are using this option you will need to provide this documentation to each instructor in the 5 courses you are taking for the endorsement.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the theoretical foundations of bilingual and ESL education and apply this knowledge to classroom practice. InTASC 2,7
• Design and implement appropriate instructional strategies for bilingual and ESL learners based on their linguistic and cultural backgrounds. InTASC 1,7
• Develop and use appropriate materials and resources for bilingual and ESL instruction. InTASC 1,5,8
• Create strategies to effectively communicate with families, colleagues, and community members to support bilingual and ESL learners. InTASC 9,10