ED 454: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching in ESL Classroom

This course prepares ESL teacher candidates to engage in culturally and linguistically responsive research-based practices to support diverse learners in PreK-12 classrooms. This course examines the relationships between language, culture, and cultural awareness in the learning and teaching of ESL. This course also explores many ways in which school teachers may build the capacities for cultural and linguistic diversity in the classroom. Emphasizes readiness for mutually accommodative professional practices with culturally and linguistically diverse learners and families. This course includes a 15-hour ESL Practicum