## Course: Literacy for English Learners

**Department**: Bilingual Education, Special Education, General Education, Speech-Language Pathology

**Student Selection**: Undergraduate or graduate students preparing to teach elementary grade levels

**Description**: This course addresses the science of reading instruction for English learners. The course begins with a historical perspective of instruction in U.S. classrooms for language-minority children. Students learn the public policy that supports the science of reading in schools today. The course continues with a description of the language and literacy development of first and second language learners. The language basis for reading is explored, as the course considers the role of language for the development of reading and writing in the native language and English. Subsequent lectures explore the subskills of successful reading and writing development.

**SCHEDULE FOR CLASS MEETINGS AND ASSIGNED CHAPTERS**

| Class Schedule | Description | Assignment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Overview of Syllabus | Read Preface |
| Week 2 | Introduction to Literacy Foundations | Read Chapter 1 |
| Week 3 | Discussion and Extended Reading Review | Read Chapter 2 |
| Week 4 | Role of Language for Literacy | Extended Reading: Chapter 2 |
| Week 5 | Discussion and Extended Reading Review | Read Chapter 3 |
| Week 6 | Federal Legislation and Standards | Extended Reading: Chapter 3 |
| Week 7 | Discussion and Extended Reading Review | Read Chapter 4 |
| Week 8 | Phonological Awareness Development | Extended Reading: Chapter 4 |
| Week 9 | Discussion and Extended Reading Review | Read Chapter 5 |
| Week 10 | Phonics Development Among English Learners | Extended Reading: Chapter 5 |
| Week 11 | Discussion and Extended Reading Review | Read Chapter 6 |
| Week 12 | Fluency Development Among English Learners | Extended Reading: Chapter 6 |
| Week 13 | Discussion and Extended Reading Review | Read Chapter 7 |
| Week 14 | Vocabulary Development Among English Learners | Extended Reading: Chapter 8 |
| Week 15 | Discussion and Extended Reading Review | Read Chapter 9 |
| Week 16 | Spelling Development Among English Learners | Read Chapter 10 and Appendix |
| Week 17 | Writing Development and Technology Resources | Prepare for Final Exam |