EDSL - Education of Second Language Learners

This course promotes understanding of fundamental language concepts, the structure and conventions of the English language, and the processes of first-and second-language acquisition. In order to promote students’ language development in English, the factors that affect ESL students’ learning of academic content, language, and culture are addressed. A particular focus of this course relates to language proficiency levels of English learners based on the ELPS descriptors.

The primary focus of this course is planning and implementing effective, developmentally-appropriate ESL instruction. Students use the ELPS and TEKS to plan lessons suitable for English learners and implement a lesson with English learners. Additional topics pertain to formal and informal assessment procedures and instruments along with family, community, and school collaboration. This is a field-based course.