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=Welcome to EDUC 413- Teaching English as a Second language at the Primary Level=

This course focuses on the study and analysis of the curricular framework and the standards for the education of English as a second language in the primary level (3). As future teachers you need to be acquainted with the evaluation and praxis of methodologies, techniques, and approaches for the linguistic education of the English in the primary level ( Kinder to Third grade). The course will also emphasize on the use of language skills and oral practice. Students wiill be required to apply their critical thinking and creative skills for the construction of knowledge from the theoretical demensions up to specific linguistics activities. Therefore, students will be able to demonstrate English Language awareness, application, assessment techniques, methodologies, and approaches in the education of English as a second language. Prerequisites: ENGL 100 and 115-116.

Course Objectives:

 * 1) Study different theories about second language acquisition and its application to Puerto Rico
 * 2) Examine the English Standards and the English Program K-3 of the Department of Education of Puerto Rico (DEPR)
 * 3) Use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in the TESL to select, evaluate, and adapt teaching material for primary level
 * 4) Apply ESL principles in the process of daily planning (oral, reading, and writing)

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