EDU 5548 Teaching ESL Through an Arts-Integrated Approach
This course is an inclusive study of how the arts can be conduits of self-expression and language development while providing opportunities to build knowledge of the content areas for English Language Learners. Students will explore the use of visual art, music, drama, expressive movement, and poetry to help develop language across the content areas. Students will explore art as a source of a safe, risk-free learning environment. Students will learn how to successfully integrate the arts in the content areas while teaching language that has at its core authentic use and meaningful purpose.