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The undergraduate certificate in English Language Acquisition & Development (ELAD) in the Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, & Special Education prepares educators to work in PK-12 to advocate for the specific sociocultural, academic, cognitive, and linguistic needs of English language learners.
This program in aims to develop specialized knowledge in working with bi-/multilingual learners including English learners (ELs) in preschool to 12th grade settings. The program is particularly relevant to individuals who work with school-age multilingual learners. The 12-credit program strands will provide educators with knowledge, strategies, and advocacy skills for multilingual populations.
The coursework associated with this undergraduate degree program aligns with the learning expectations of and requirements for the ELAD endorsement through the Nevada Department of Education (See Nevada Academic Code [NAC] 391.237). Curriculum in this program is also centered on multiple domains of knowledge aligning with the standards of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for teacher preparation.
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of language as a system (phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, semantics) to develop learning experiences that support ELLs language and literacy development in all content areas (Language).
- Construct supportive learning environments for ELLs through application of major theories and research related to the role of culture in learning and language acquisition (Culture).
- Plan, implement, and manage high quality standards-based ESL and content instruction integrating evidence-based practices and technology to simultaneously develop content and language skills (Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction).
- Demonstrate knowledge of the selection, use, and interpretation of appropriate cognitive, academic, and linguistic assessments for ELLs (Assessment).
- Utilize historical perspectives, current policy, and advances in the research field to improve instructional practices and advocacy in the field of ELL education (Professionalism).
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