EDUC 346 - ELA Methods

3 Credits

This course explores language development across diverse contexts by examining Standard American English grammar through semantics, syntax, morphology, and phonology. Students will study first and second language acquisition principles and how linguistic patterns across cultures affect student expression.

The curriculum introduces ELA, writing, and reading strategies to effectively support Multilingual Learners, students with IEPs or 504 plans, and those experiencing trauma or behavioral challenges. Students will learn to create appropriate yet challenging learning targets and success criteria.

Participants will develop understanding of writing processes and teaching methodologies, creating lesson plans and curriculum units with aligned instruction and assessment. The course incorporates Washington’s Common Core State Standards to guide development of instructional strategies that elicit student voice while providing tiered support for all learners to achieve proficiency.

Pre-requisite(s) EDUC 354 and EDUC 430 with min 2.0
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening, Online
Designed to Serve BAS in Elementary Education teacher candidates in residency
Active Date 20250520T14:11:03

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Reading textbooks to guide learning to support the students learning outcomes throughout the quarter.
Discussion boards, essays, and short entries to show understanding of learning periodically to check for understanding and proficiency.
Common Core State Standards exposure for Washington State Standards.
Develop lesson plans and curriculum units that align instruction and assessment with rigorous learning objectives.
Briefly discuss the importance of convergent assessments and student voice.
Students self-reflect on our own practice/learning.

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of English Language Arts core concepts, inquiry methods, and writing structures while designing engaging learning experiences that make content accessible to all students and ensure their mastery of the discipline.

Apply knowledge of learner development to design and implement challenging, age-appropriate learning experiences in ELA/writing, while utilizing diverse teaching strategies and frameworks that amplify student voice and ensuring content accessibility for all learners.

Implement culturally responsive practices that intellectually, socially, emotionally, and politically empower all students, particularly Multilingual Learners, to develop essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes across diverse learning environments including whole group, cooperative, independent, and individualized settings.

Design and implement varied assessment methods (formative and summative) that document, monitor, and support learner progress aligned with learning objectives and student needs using Universal Design for Learning principles. Adapt assessments to make content accessible for Multilingual Learners while evaluating and supporting their English proficiency development.