ELL / bilingual education
Department of Teaching & Learning
Overview of required courses for the ELL endorsement
Graduate level
T&L 510: Foundations of the Schooling of Language Minority Learners
Study an overview of theory, research, and applications in second language acquisition, language policy, and the development of educational programs for linguistically and culturally diverse students.
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T&L 549: Communicating in Diverse Classrooms
Examine the complex linguistic, social, and cultural issues affecting the achievement of English language learners in classrooms. The emphasis is on a variety of communication issues in classrooms with language learners.
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T&L 509: Curriculum and Assessment for English Language Learners
Learn key concepts related to curriculum development for and assessment of language minority students. Topics include aligning curricula with standards, innovative and authentic assessment practices, cultural bias in tests, appropriateness of assessment measures, and culturally appropriate testing situations.
T&L 514: ELL Materials and Methods.
Learn key concepts in ESL methodology, including teaching strategies and techniques to help ELLs in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the content areas.
T&L 501: ELL/Bilingual Practicum
Needed for the bilingual and ELL endorsements, this course provides students with the opportunity to work with in-service teachers (401) or their own students (501) and to become familiar with school and community issues.
T&L 504 (Pullman only; formerly 522): Advanced Study in Linguistics for Teachers
An elective course, 504 addresses aspects of English semantics, syntax, phonology, and orthography that teachers of language minority learners should know and consider while planning instruction.
More info
For detailed information on program requirements and application procedures, contact:
Office of Graduate Studies
gradstudies@wsu.edu
252 Cleveland Hall
(509) 335-7016 or
(509) 335-9195