Prerequisite/Corequisite Key
| P = Course must be taken previously | C = Course must be taken concurrently | E = Course can be taken previously or concurrently |
| (RQ) = Required | (RM) = Recommended |
EDGTE 450
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Foreign Language to Adults and Children
3 credit hours
This course focuses on teaching English to adults and children in formal and/or informal school settings. This course will develop candidates' understandings of and skills in the method and materials of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, intercultural competencies, language structure and teaching practice in supervised settings. 40 field hours. Offered fall.
EDGTE 470
Advanced Methods of Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language to Adults and Children
3 credit hours
P: EDGTE-450
This course is designed to develop advanced candidate theory, knowledge and skills, including advanced grammar, for teaching English in community settings, e.g., community centers, adult education, and after-school programs, both in the U.S. and abroad. 40 field hours. Offered spring.
EDGTE 479
Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL and Bilingual Education
3 credit hours
This course is designed to introduce students to an understanding of the historical, philosophical, socioeconomic and educational issues that have led to the formation of ESL and bilingual education policies, programs and services for culturally diverse populations. An examination of the research concerning theories of language learning and acquisition as they pertain to ESL and bilingual education is included. 0-25 field experience hours. Variable field hours requirement depending on student program and teaching experience. Offered fall.
EDGTE 480
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
3 credit hours
Relevant topics concerning English as a second language are included in this course, as well as the nature and function of language. Methods of teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing are presented. Students select and critically analyze ESL materials and are placed in supervised ESL classrooms for clinical experience. Research on methodologies in ESL instruction is developed. 0-25 field experience hours. Variable field hours requirement depending on student program and teaching experience. Offered spring.
EDGTE 481
Cross Cultural Studies in a Bilingual Program
3 credit hours
This course focuses on teaching children from diverse linguistic, cultural and racial backgrounds within the context of societal issues related to poverty, discrimination, racism and sexism. Learning and communication styles and the impact of teacher expectations on student achievement are examined. Effective utilization of home and community resources is explored and a review of the professional literature is included. 0-25 field experience hours. Variable field hours requirement depending on student program and teaching experience. Offered fall.
EDGTE 482
Methods and Materials of Teaching English in a Bilingual Program
3 credit hours
A variety of program models, methodologies and strategies that are effective and appropriate for teaching the bilingual student are presented in this course. Methods and materials for integrating the English language arts into the teaching of mathematics, science and social studies are reviewed and employed. The course introduces techniques for managing a multi-level class and presents curricular development techniques for programs that assist students who are learning English in a bilingual educational setting. A supervised clinical experience in a bilingual classroom is provided. An overview of the research associated with teaching methodologies and bilingual education is included. 0-25 field experience hours. Variable field hours requirement depending on student program and teaching experience. Offered spring.
EDGTE 483
Linguistics for Educators
3 credit hours
This course provides an introduction to contemporary theories of language structure, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Concentrates on applied linguistics relevant to the PreK-12 classroom and includes a review of pertinent professional literature. 0-25 field experience hours. Variable field hours requirement depending on student program and teaching experience. Offered summer.
EDGTE 484
Assessment of Bilingual Students
3 credit hours
This course provides a theoretical and practical study of instruments and procedures for testing bilingual students. Formal and informal methods used to evaluate and assess language skills and academic proficiency are examined. Issues of non-discriminatory testing are addressed and the professional literature on assessment and bilingual education is reviewed. 0-25 field experience hours. Variable field hours requirement depending on student program and teaching experience. Offered summer.
EDGTE 485
Methods of Teaching Bilingual Education
3 credit hours
Program models, methodologies, and strategies that are effective and appropriate for designing, implementing, and assessing teaching and learning for emergent bilinguals are presented in this course. Students will engage in curricular development for preK-12 students who are learning in a bilingual education setting. An overview of the research associated with teaching methodologies and bilingual education is included. Successful completion of the Illinois State Language Proficiency Examination in target language is required to earn the Bilingual Education endorsement. A supervised clinical experience in a bilingual setting is provided. 0-25 field experience hours. Variable field hours requirement depending on student program and teaching experience. Offered spring.
EDGTE 486
ESL Bilingual Education Observation
1 credit hour
This course is the field experience component of your ESL or Bilingual Education endorsement. Topics include observation, analysis of interactions and instruction of students in ESL and Bilingual Education classroom settings to support theory presented in university classroom component.
EDGTE 570
Program Orientation
0 credit hours
Candidates explore the Education Program's professional dispositions, which include the values, commitments and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward families, colleagues and communities that affect student learning. In addition, candidates complete the first of two professional dispositions self-assessment surveys. This course also explores key functions of course platforms (Canvas and Live Text)that will be utilized throughout the program.
EDGTE 571
Program Reflection
0 credit hours
In this course the candidates reflect on their experience throughout the program. Candidates complete the final professional dispositions self-assessment survey.