Teachers of English learners must have fundamental knowledge about language acquisition, linguistics, and instructional strategies to understand student needs, deliver instruction appropriately, and foster a supportive learning environment. This understanding allows teachers to make informed decisions that cultivate both social and academic language growth in their English learners. The foundations of language are critically important because they establish strong literacy skills that lead to academic and real-world success.
Complete the “ESL-540 Language Foundations” template to explore language acquisition theories, Arizona’s English language proficiency (ELP) standards, terms and definitions related to the foundations of language, and instructional strategies appropriate for supporting elements of language.
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Support your template with a minimum of two scholarly resources.
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