The primary purpose of this course is to acquaint pre- and in-service teachers with the theoretical background and instructional strategies to effective instruct second language learners who are younger (ages K-6) and/or beginning level proficiency. The course is guided by the national standards for the five areas of second language acquisition for elementary learners as defined by the National Standards for Language Learning.

The primary purpose of this course is to acquaint pre- and in-service teachers with the theoretical background and instructional strategies to effective instruct second language learners who are younger (ages K-6) and/or beginning level proficiency. The course is guided by the national standards for the five areas of second language acquisition for elementary learners as defined by the National Standards for Language Learning.