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English Language Learner(E.L.L.)
The E.L.L. teacher preparation
program is based on the philosophy that being proficient
in two languages is not only an asset, but also a necessity
in today's global community.
Elms College educates
competent
and caring E.L.L. teachers who:
- understand migrant
and immigrant students
- know how to effectively develop
the English skills of these students
- know how to teach
content areas to their students using E.L.L. methodologies
- value their students' first language and culture.
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Candidates for licensure complete rigorous coursework
relating to:
- first and second language acquisition
- linguistics
- language assessment
- methods for teaching E.S.L.
- historical, philosophical, and legal
bases for E.L.L. and bilingual education
They also become skilled in an advanced use of the
English language and in a foreign language to at least
an intermediate level of college proficiency.
Massachusetts curriculum frameworks (M.C.F.s) at the
candidate's level of certification are understood
and
implemented with appropriate E.S.L.-in-the-content-area
methodologies.
Contact
Mary Janeczek, Division Chair
413-265-2291
email: janeczekm@elms.edu |
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Prospective English Language Learner teachers
will:
- have excellent command of the English
language, appropriate for an Elms College graduate
- understand and apply theories of second
language acquisition
- know the principles of linguistics,
including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics,
and pragmatics of American English and its many variations
- know the basic differences between
English and other languages
- apply theories and methods of instruction
in reading and writing in a second language
- effectively teach academic content
to English language learners, combining the four language
skills in interactive approaches
- know the curriculum frameworks at
the appropriate level
- know language assessment procedures
- select, administer, and interpret
language assessment instruments
- know the historical and legal bases
for E.L.L. and bilingual education
- be knowledgeable about, and sensitive
to, cross-cultural issues
- possess fluency at an intermediate
college level in a language other than English
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Major Requirements
B.A. Degree
Major in Teacher of English Language Learners (PreK-6)
Initial License in Teacher of English Language Learners
(PreK-6)
(Minimum at Elms College: 18 cr.)
Major Requirements 54 credits
- EDU 100 Introduction to Schooling
and Education
- PSY 214
Children’s Learning
and Development
- EDU 304 Methods of Teaching Mathematics
- EDU 307 Current Approaches
to Reading and Language Arts
- EDU 308 Beginning Reading and
Writing
- EDU 309 Assessing Literacy
in the Classroom
- EDU 311 Writing Workshop
- EDU 319 Students with Special Needs
- EDU 352 Issues in ESL/Bilingualism
- EDU 355 Methods in ESL
- EDU 360 Seminar in Professional Education
- EDU 385 P.A.L.M.S. Science Study
- EDU 436 Social Studies Methods
- EDU 425A Elementary (1-6) Initial
Practicum
- EDU 447 Bilingualism and Applied Linguistics
- SOC 316 Racial and Ethnic Groups
OR
- SPA 412 Hispanic Cultures in the U.S
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3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
9 credits
3 credits
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Note: In addition
to the courses for ELL listed above, intermediate college-level
proficiency in a language other than English is required.
At Elms College, this proficiency means completion
of SPA 201-202.
Major Requirements
B.A. Degree
Major in Teacher of English Language Learners (Grades 5-12)
Initial License in Teacher of English Language Learners (Grades 5-12)
(Minimum at Elms College: 18 cr.)
Major Requirements 51 credits
- EDU 100 Introduction to Schooling
and Education
- PSY 214
Children’s Learning
and Development
- EDU 307 Current Approaches
to Reading and Language Arts
- EDU 308 Beginning Reading and
Writing
- EDU 309 Assessing Literacy
in the Classroom
- EDU 311 Writing Workshop
- EDU 319 Students with Special
Needs
- EDU 330 Secondary Curriculum
- EDU 333 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction
- EDU 352 Issues in ESL/Bilingualism
- EDU 355 Methods in ESL
- EDU 360 Seminar in Professional
Education
- EDU 447 Bilingualism and Applied
Linguistics
- SOC 316 Racial and Ethnic Groups
OR
- SPA 412 Hispanic Cultures in
the U.S
- EDU 453A Teacher of ELL, Grades 5-12, Initial
Practicum
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3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
9 credits
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Note: In
addition to the courses for ELL listed above, intermediate
college-level proficiency in a language other than
English is required. At Elms College, this proficiency
means completion of SPA 201-202. |
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