Legal and Policy Issues This videocase provides the historical context of the legal and policy issues surrounding the education of English language learners.
Second Language Acquisition The goal of this session's video lecture, discussion, and Problem-Based Unit is to introduce you to some influential people and ideas in the field of linguistics and language acquisition.
The Role of Native Language The purpose of this session is to learn about the role of native language in second-language acquisition.
Vocabulary Development & Academic Language The focus of this session is to improve our understanding of the mental lexicon—the vocabulary in people's minds—and of the different ways to think about it.
Phonetics & Phonology
Politics of Bilingual Education In this session, we address politics, research, and practice in the context of Proposition 227, the 1998 California ballot initiative banning the use of native language in instruction.
Standards-Based Education Reform
This session examines how efforts at the state level have addressed the issues of English language learners in terms of school reform and how inclusive they are to the needs of these students.
Testing & Assessment
This session gives you some of the tools to address different aspects of testing. It exposes you to the discussion and debate that revolve around testing. It also addresses the positive and negative aspects of testing and covers important distinctions, such as the types and purposes of tests, as well as their implications.