T&L 2900: VIR: Language Acquisition for ESL Students

Language Acquisition for ESL Students was written to help teachers understand concepts and terms related to educating students whose first language is not English. This course discusses developmental theories and how they apply to English language learners. The focus of this course is on the process of second language acquisition and the role of the classroom teacher. Included in this course is information about the legal obligations of schools and teachers to provide services and about the types of programs schools might provide. Included is information on communicating with parents/guardians.

Please refer to the Course Resource document for more course information (requirements, grading, etc.)

Course Resources
Language Acquisition for ESL Students (Course at a Glance) (PDF Document)

Session Details

Schedule:

Once the course is paid in full, you will receive access to your course and will have up to 4 months to complete. Course access is typically granted within 5-8 business days after payment is processed. Work at your own pace.

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Price:

Attached Credit (3 credit, Letter grade) : $340.00

Cancellation Policy

No refund is available after access has been given to course materials.

Instructor or Facilitator

Name

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Karen Lea

Karen Lea
Instructor

More Info:

Karen Lea holds a Ph.D. in education. Dr. Lea has fifteen years' experience teaching at the K-12 level and another fourteen years' experience teaching education courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Currently she is a coordinator for a cadre of instructional developers and project manager for aerospace online training. Dr. Lea has been professionally published over fifteen times and has served on over a dozen panels and boards, including serving on the NCATE (CAEP) Board of Examiners.