Description
In this course, you will explore second language acquisition (SLA) and learn to understand the stages of acquiring a second language. You will also explore how SLA impacts educational experiences for multilingual learners’ cognitive processes, academic achievements, and socio-emotional growth.
Furthermore, this course introduces a variety of instructional strategies you can use in your classroom to support and engage your multilingual learners.
Objectives
In this course, you will:
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Understand what second language acquisition (SLA) is and how it relates to multilingual learner development of communication skills and academic achievement in English.
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Apply knowledge of the core ideas and strategies of research-based SLA models when planning instruction for multilingual learners.
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Explore the stages of SLA, and identify multilingual learners at different stages of SLA using examples of student work/case studies.
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Apply appropriate instructional strategies for multilingual learners at varying stages of SLA.
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