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ESL/BILINGUAL METHODS

CURRIC 316
Course Description

Identify and develop methodological approaches and techniques that coordinate instructional practice with current theories on language and learning. Develop criteria for designing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate lessons and materials that integrate with classroom curricula and goals.

Prerequisites

Declared in Elementary Education: Kindergarten - 9th Grade, BSE and English as a Second Language Minor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.99

1.77% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.09% from Historical

A Rate
97.3%

4.87% from Historical

Class Size
37

46.93% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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