Welcome to Online EDSE 224!
On this page, you will find our first scheduled class meeting, required texts, as well as an overview of the course. The emphasis of this course is a practical approach to the teaching and learning of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a second language. This course is designed to increase students' knowledge in the following areas:
Instructor Contact Information:
Jennifer C. Madigan, Ed.D. Assistant Professor
Office: Sweeney Hall 221 Office Telephone: 408 924-3313
E-mail: jenmadigan@aol.com
Mail Address: San Jose State University College of Education Sweeney Hall Room 204 One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0078
Course Rationale:
The Bureau of the Census (1998) has reported that the Latino population is the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States. By the year 2030, the Latino population is expected to reach 59 million and will become the largest ethnic minority group in the United States. Much of this reported growth has occurred in California. California ranks first in its resident population of Latinos, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and second for African Americans and Native Americans. At present, California's population is 39% Latino (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). In relationship, the school-age Latino population is growing at a dramatic and unprecedented rate. To date, minority and bilingual students represent 63% of the total K-12 enrollment statewide (California Basic Education Data System, 2000). The purpose of this course is to prepare practicing teachers with effective instructional strategies and knowledge on the education of second language learners who may also have been identified as qualifying for special education programming.
Seminar Schedule:
We will meet one time on campus this semester. The meeting is MANDATORY! The first meeting is scheduled for February 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Sweeney Hall 431. At this meeting we will cover important information regarding course access on the internet, course navigation on the website, and course requirements. You must attend this meeting; there are no exceptions. If you have any questions, please e-mail me. I check my e-mail daily and will respond to you within 48 hours.
Required Textbooks:
Richard-Amato, P.A. (1996 or most recent edition). Making it happen: Interaction in the second language classroom. From theory to practice. New York: Longman.
Rigg, P. & Allen, V. (1989). When they don't all speak English: Integrating the ESL student into the regular classroom. Illinois: National Council of Teachers of English.
Course Information:
This course is methodology based which presents many exciting challenges and rewards for on-line students. You will be placed in small groups according to grade level and location at the first class meeting. This small group will become a vital part of your success in this course. Many of the course assignments will be done in these groups and the on-line discussions will also be in your small groups.
Please purchase the textbooks before the first class meeting. They are currently available in the SJSU bookstore.
I look forward to meeting all of you at our first class meeting! See you February 9, 2006.
