Principles of Curriculum Development inDual Language and ESL Classrooms

Students will connect research and theory to best practices for English language learners in dual language and ESL settings. Students will apply their understanding of best practices to evaluating and planning curriculum. In this course students will understand two-way bilingual and ESL program models in the context of bilingual education. Students will learn about teachers' and administrators' roles and the importance of parental involvement in dual language and ESL programs. Research on students' outcomes will also be analyzed.