This course provides a comprehensive overview of historical, philosophical, and legal perspectives in English Language Development (ELD) education for the English Language Learner (ELL). It establishes the rationale for ELD education and examines current issues in ELL identification and assessment and second language acquisition in the public school. This course provides the basis for effective instructional strategies including methods, techniques, and materials to be used with linguistically diverse students. The course provides knowledge of and sensitivity to the history and culture of other languages and ethnic groups, as well as multiethnic curriculum and instruction.

Attach your completed Lesson Plan on Cultural Diversity. For a full description of this assignment, please refer to your course syllabus. Review the attached assessment rubric before beginning this assignment to ensure that you understand the expectations of the assignment.

Attach your completed Family Literacy Program. For a full description of this assignment, please refer to your course syllabus. Review the attached assessment rubric before beginning this assignment to ensure that you understand the expectations of the assignment.

Use for submissions after 1/1/2005.

Attach your completed Lesson Plan on Cultural Diversity. For a full description of this assignment, please refer to your course syllabus. Review the attached assessment rubric before beginning this assignment to ensure that you understand the expectations of the assignment.