Read Oregon: An Oregon Collaborative for Improvement of Literacy

formerly known as CREADE
Collaborative Reading Education And Distance Education
ONLINE COURSE (Blackboard)

ED 545: Foundations of Second Language Education, K-12 (3 cr)
Fall 2007: 9/25/07 - 12/8/07
Fall 2008: 09/29/08 - 12/12/08
Winter 2010: 01/04/10 - 03/19/10

Tawnya Lubbes, Eastern Oregon University

COURSE
DESCRIPTION		 This online graduate course is an introduction to the theory and practices of second language education and the history of second language education in the United States. Students will become familiar with: 1) current issues and problems in the field of second language education, 2) federal legislation and court cases as they relate to minority stu-dents, and 3) different models of second language education programs. There will be a strong emphasis on literacy education and culturally responsive pedagogy for second language learners.
PREREQUISITES There are no required prerequisites for this course. However, learners are assumed to be teachers with experience teaching pK-12 students.
COURSE
STRUCTURE		 Readings from textbooks with postings to discussion board; in-depth reflections on various second language learner issues, proctored mid-term and final exams,
STANDARDS This course supports the following International Reading Association's 2003 Standards for Reading Professionals:
1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of reading research and histories of reading.
2.1 Use instructional grouping options (individual, small-group, whole-class, and computer-based) as appropriate for accomplishing given purposes.
2.2 Use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches and methods, including technology-based practices, for learners at different stages of development and from differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
2.3 Use a wide range of curriculum materials in effective reading instruction for learners at different stages of reading and writing development and from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
PRACTICAL
APPLICATIONS		 Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
  1. Discuss the social and historical foundations of standards-based instruction for beginning and intermediate second language learners in U.S. schools.
  2. Discuss the "English-only" political movement and federal legislation and court cases related to the education of language minority students.
  3. Describe different literacy and general education programs designed to support second language and dual-language education in public school settings; critically examine underlying learning theory and assumptions about learner characteristics and language acquisition in each.
  4. Build the professional vocabulary related to effective instructional approaches and assessment in reading and writing for English language learners.
  5. Identify and describe content-based approaches to English learner literacy instruction.
  6. Identify crucial practices in culturally responsive pedagogy, and discuss how such pedagogy is related to second language education practices
CORE/ELECTIVE This graduate course can be used as 3 elective credits in the Literacy for Diverse Learners thematic area in the 24-credit Reading Endorsement program, the 12-credit Literary Education program, or for individual professional development. Please consult an advisor at your home institution about adding this course to your program.
INSTRUCTOR Tawnya Lubbes
TARGET
AUDIENCE		 K-12 teachers wishing to understand the history and issues of second language education in the U.S. and become familiar with legislation and effective teaching methods applicable to language minority students.
TIME
COMMITMENT		 Students should expect to spend 9 hours per week for 10 weeks in course-related activities (e.g., reading the text and course materials, posting to discussion forums, and completing written reports/papers). This course is online and does not require in-person attendance. Assignments are completed on the learner's time schedule and are due as posted.
TEXTBOOK Textbook(s) are required for this course. You will find the textbook listed in the syllabus that is posted online at the EOU website or you may contact the instructor. For most classes, the EOU Bookstore will be a source for the textbook.
COST No course in the ReadOregon curriculum will cost more than $300 per credit, including all fees.
TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS		 This online course requires access to the Internet with Word/WordPerfect for written assignments. Recommended minimum computer configuration is:
  1. PC running Windows 95 or newer
  2. Macintosh Quadra 700 or better or Power PC
  3. Modem 28.8 or faster, or other network connection
  4. Sound card and speakers (optional)
  5. 32 Megabytes or greater of system RAM
  6. Adequate hard disk drive
CONTACT For more details on this course, please contact Tawnya Lubbes, Eastern Oregon University.

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