Foundations of Learning in a New Language (410-0-20)

Instructors

Fabiola Fadda-Ginski

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 345: Thurs 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

The course explores historical, political, and sociocultural factors which affect educational practices toward linguistically and culturally diverse learners in American schools. Topics include historical and current federal and state laws about learning English as a new language, foundations of first and second language acquisition, child language development, historical movements in American immigration and education, and comparative international language instruction. Major instructional models are discussed, with a goal of deepened appreciation for those practices contributing to sustained student achievement. It is recommended to take this class prior to Theory and Practice of Teaching (MS_ED 477-479).

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory