This course is designed to introduce the research-based theories and methodologies along with best practices for teaching ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). The goal of this course is to develop the foundations necessary to prepare pre-service teachers to understand the concepts upon which second language acquisition is developed and the instructional strategies used to design lesson plans, activities, and assessments appropriate in content area courses. It will examine the role and responsibilities of all stakeholders set forth by the Florida Consent Decree and WIDA standards to develop culturally and linguistically diverse learning environments. 10 school-based field experience hours are required.

This course is designed to build on the foundation course in TESOL for pre-service students in the teacher education program. The goal of this course is to link the theory and practice for effective teaching of (ESOL) English Speakers of Other Languages students by researching cross-cultural awareness and understanding, and integrating language as a system. The course will focus primarily on methods, curriculum and assessment of ESOL students in the area of language development, and content area instruction. Effective strategies enhancing reading and writing instruction for ELL students will be emphasized. Students are to complete a minimum of 10 hours of field experience in a K-12 setting.