Stages of language acquisition are noted.

I describe the skills that students will demonstrate in the stages of language acquisition, i.e. listening and speaking, reading and writing.

Two historical approaches to teaching second language learners: Sink or Swim and ESL pull-out.

Two historical approaches to teaching second language learners: a. Sink or Swim b. ESL pull-out

historical development of bilingual education, ESL and SEI Equal Educational Opportunities Act (1974).

Discuss the historical development of bilingual education, ESL and SEI and: Equal Educational Opportunities Act (1974). Flores Consent Order (2000) and how this conflicted with Proposition 203.

Controversies in Teaching about Religion

Controversial court cases in the teaching of religion in the American Public school system.

Describe the skills that students will demonstrate in the stages of

Describe the skills that students will demonstrate in the stages of language acquisition. i.e. listening and speaking, reading, and writing.

Instructional Design

Part I: I am a director of curriculum development for a school system. I believe that I need to hire an instructional designer, although I do not have that position on staff at present. I will need to make a case for hiring someone into this new role. My audience does not fully understand either instructional design, or the ...continues

What is the role of instructional designer in schools?

This posting offers a synopsis of roles for instructional designers within K-12 schools. It also provides a research citation based on the topic.

Role of instructional design in schools

This solution provides a theoretical overview as well as an easy summary of the role of instructional design within k-12 schools. It also includes a research reference for citation purposes.

Instructional Design Case Studies

Part I: Read the attached case study file (CaseStudy2) of Terry Kirkland. After the reading it, read the online version of the same case study at http://teach.virginia.edu/go/ITcases/Terry/#Scene4. Answer the following questions: 1. Using research sources, discuss THREE instructional methods used in the Kirkland case situ ...continues

Instructional Design is explored.

These areas are covered: 1. Identify a problem requiring instruction and discusses the topic of the instruction to be covered with general goals 2. Clearly define the learning environment (what kind of school, neighborhood, classes, etc) and the context (What do they do everyday, etc.) in which the learning fits 3. ...continues