General Overview of the Program

The Professional Development and Licensure Program in ESL/Bilingual Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, offers a minor in both English as a second language (ESL) and Bilingual education.  The licensure program is offered in the Department of Curriculum Instruction in concert with the Department of Languages and Literature. In addition, this program offers professional development to practicing teachers and teacher educators through Project SWEETT and its partner program, the Professional Development Program for Teachers of Linguistically Diverse Students. 

Our office is housed at the university and offers a professional library of trade books, professional books, literacy development series, music, audio visual materials, professional development materials, manipulatives and educational games.  The on-line resource center contains resources for working with language minority children and families.  Funded by several grants from the U.S. Department of Education since the fall of 2000, these initiatives are helping school districts meet the needs of language minority children and families.

Announcements

Spring 2009 | 11-6-2008
UW-Whitewater Spring Classes College of Education ESL/Bilingual Licensure Program CIGENRL 330 TEACHING GRAMMAR IN THE ESL/BE CLASSROOM ... Teaching Grammar in the ESL/BE Classroom is a component of the licensure minor in Teaching ESL/Bilingual-Bicultural Education. This course prepares teachers to instruct non-native learners in English grammar. Students examine selected grammatical topics to better comprehend the structure of English and to develop a repertoire of techniques for teaching them. PREREQ: ENGLISH 101 AND ENGLISH 102 AND ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #4284 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/20 TR 11:00 AM -12:15 PM WH1002B Susan A Huss-Lederman CIGENRL 354 SEMINAR IN ESL AND BILINGUAL EDUCATION ... In the Seminar in ESL and Bilingual Education, students meet to reflect upon the relationship between program content and contemporary issues in the educational and socio-political experiences of linguistically diverse communities in the region and state. Rotating themes include family, community and cultural change. #4286 Section 01 [units: 1] Dept. Consent 01/20-05/20 T 12:30 PM -01:45 PM WH1002B Susan A Huss-Lederman CIGENRL 403 ESL METHODS AND CURRICULUM ... ESL Curricula and Materials will provide students with the background to develop or select appropriate curricula and to design materials which enhance language learning. The approach to curricular design and materials development is one that is learner centered. PREREQ: ESL 301 AND ENGLISH 281 AND PROFICIENCY ENGLISH COMPLETION #4280 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/20 TR 09:30 AM -10:45 AM WH1002B Susan A Huss-Lederman CIGENRL 405 ASSESSMENT IN THE ESL/BILINGUAL CLASSROOM ... This course explores policies, procedures, and instruments used to assess English language proficiency and academic achievement of limited English proficient students in American public schools. Included in this are the areas of English and native language competence; program placement, progress, and exit; alternative assessments in ESL, bilingual and mainstream classrooms. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #4282 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/20 M 05:00 PM -06:30 PM WH2010 Mariana Castro *** GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES *** CIGENRL 530 TEACHING GRAMMAR IN THE ESL/BE CLASSROOM ... Teaching Grammar in the ESL/BE Classroom is a component of the licensure minor in Teaching ESL/Bilingual-Bicultural Education. This course prepares teachers to instruct non-native learners in English grammar. Students examine selected grammatical topics to better comprehend the structure of English and to develop a repertoire of techniques for teaching them. PREREQ: ENGLISH 101 AND ENGLISH 102 AND ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #4285 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/20 TR 11:00 AM -12:15 PM WH1002B Susan A Huss-Lederman CIGENRL 554 SEMINAR IN ESL AND BILINGUAL EDUCATION ... In the Seminar in ESL and Bilingual Education, students meet to reflect upon the relationship between program content and contemporary issues in the educational and socio-political experiences of linguistically diverse communities inthe region and state. Rotating themes include family, community and cultural change. #4287 Section 01 [units: 1] Dept. Consent 01/20-05/20 T 12:30 PM 01: 45 PM WH1002B Susan A Huss-Lederman CIGENRL 603 ESL METHODS AND CURRICULUM ... ESL Curricula and Materials will provide students with the background to develop or select appropriate curricula and to design materials which enhance language learning. The approach to curricular design and materials development is one that is learner centered. #4281 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/20 TR 09:30 AM -10:45 AM WH1002B Susan A Huss-Lederman CIGENRL 605 ASSESSMENT IN THE ESL/BILINGUAL CLASSROOM ... This course explores policies, procedures, and instruments used to assess English language proficiency and academic achievement of limited English proficient students in American public schools. Included in this are the areas of English and native language competence; program placement, progress, and exit; alternative assessments in ESL, bilingual and mainstream classrooms. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR #4283 Section 01 [units: 3] 01/20-05/20 M 05:00 PM -06:30 PM WH2010 Mariana Castro CIGENRL 798