EDBL 440: Reading English as a Second Language
T 10:00 - 11:50 AM Black Hall 134
Dr. Craig A. Hughes Black Hall 204-28 509-963-1269 hughesc@cwu.edu
Office Hours: M,T,W 9:00-10:00 AM


Catalog Course Description
Reading instruction for K-12 students who are speakers a language other than English. Linguistic theory and information for developing and implementing strategies and techniques for literacy acquisition in English.



Purpose of the Course
The purposes of this course are consistent to with the university's mission "by teaching we learn"; the centers technician, "facilitating learning for a diverse world"; teacher education programs departments mission, "insuring graduates are prepared to be outstanding educational leaders who demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to educate and work within a diverse school population." The course uses the critical constructivist model of learning, is designed to develop abilities and skills in understanding, interpreting, and administering effective and fair policies and practices for students and school personnel. This course also meets the Washington Administration Code (WAC 180-79A-353 part 3); the TESOL Standards 1a, 1b, and 3a.



Outcomes/Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, students will be prepared to:

1. Identify and explain diverse perspectives of the concept of literacy;
2. Summarize linguistic theory and research applicable to second language literacy construction;
3. Described methods and techniques for teaching literacy to ESL learners;
4. Select, adapt, and develop materials for literacy instruction in ESL;
5. Describe and conduct procedures and methods for ESL literacy assessment;



Required Texts
Peregoy, S.F. & Boyle, O.F. (2001). Reading, Writing, & Learning in ESL (3rd ed.). New York: Addison Wesley Longman.



Assignments
1. Class participation: (20%) Students will expected to actively participate in class. Attendance is required for participation to take place.

2. Activities: (20%) Activities will be assigned to be completed by the following week. These will be developed as needed throughout the course.

3. Case Study: (40%) Each class member will conduct a case study project focused on the literacy needs of linguistically diverse students. More details are provided in the handout.

4. Poster Presentation: (20%) On the final evening of class, poster displays of the case studies will be presented to the class. Instructions of how to prepare the poster session are included in the handouts.



Grade Scale
A (100-96%) A- (95-90%) B+ (89-87%) B (86-83%) B- (82-80%) C+ (79-77%)
C (76-73%) C- (72-70%) D+ (69-67%) D (66-63%) D- (62-60%) F (59-0%)



Course Overview
 
Week of... Topic Readings Assignments Due
Apr 2 Introduction
Apr 9 English Language Learners and School Ch 1& 3
Apr 16 Second Language Acquisition Ch 2 Classroom Critique
Apr 23 Oral Language Development Ch 4
Apr 30 Emergent Literacy Ch 5  SOLOM
May 7 Process Writing Ch 6
May 14 Reading and Literature Ch 7 Writing Traits Matrix
May 21 Reading in the Content Areas Ch 8
May 28 Reading in the Content Areas Ch 9 Case-Study
June 4 Assessment Ch 10 & 11 Poster Presentation



Appropriate academic accommodations are provided to students with disabilities requesting services through DSS. Accommodations are intended to minimize the functional limitations of a disability or disabilities and provide the student equal access to the educational process.