TCH 248 - Foundations For Effective Practice With English Learners

Department: Teaching and Learning

Description: This course introduces candidates to the cultural and linguistic diversity of elementary aged students, including English Language Learners (ELs), in classrooms, schools, and communities.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: TCH 130 or TCH 210 or TCH 210a01 or concurrent registration. Minimum of 30 credit hours including in progress hours

Graduation Requirement: IDEAS - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in U.S. Society. This graduation requirement is for all students, starting with students following the 2023-2024 catalog.

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Summer 2025

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Evelyn Baca 3.00 hour(s)
092 - Lecture (Internet): Online - T 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM , Tara Augspurger 3.00 hour(s)
093 - Lecture (Internet): Online - T 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM , MaryBeth Stewart 3.00 hour(s)
096 - Lecture (Internet): Online - W 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM , Tara Augspurger 3.00 hour(s)
099 - Lecture (Study Abroad): TBD , Evelyn Baca 3.00 hour(s)

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Evelyn Baca 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 05/19/2025 - 06/27/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Evelyn Baca

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners (Required)

ISBN9781934000366

AuthorWright, W.

Edition3RD

PublisherCaslon

MSRP $123.50

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Available via Milner at no charge.

092 - Lecture (Internet): Online - T 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM , Tara Augspurger 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 05/19/2025 - 07/11/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Tara Augspurger

Class Notes: This course is for students in the ECACE program only.

Class Notes: Synchronous Online

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners (Required)

ISBN9781934000366

AuthorWright, W.

Edition3RD

PublisherCaslon

MSRP $123.50

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Available via Milner at no charge.

093 - Lecture (Internet): Online - T 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM , MaryBeth Stewart 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 05/19/2025 - 07/11/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: MaryBeth Stewart

Class Notes: This course is for students in the ECACE program only.

Class Notes: Synchronous Online

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners (Required)

ISBN9781934000366

AuthorWright, W.

Edition3RD

PublisherCaslon

MSRP $123.50

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Available via Milner at no charge.

096 - Lecture (Internet): Online - W 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM , Tara Augspurger 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 05/19/2025 - 07/11/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Tara Augspurger

Class Notes: This course is for students in the ECACE program only.

Class Notes: Synchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

099 - Lecture (Study Abroad): TBD , Evelyn Baca 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 05/19/2025 - 08/08/2025

Location: Alcala de Henares, Spain

Instructor: Evelyn Baca

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners (Required)

ISBN9781934000366

AuthorWright, W.

Edition3RD

PublisherCaslon

MSRP $123.50

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Available via Milner at no charge.

Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Woongsik Choi 3.00 hour(s)
003 - Lecture (In Person): T 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM , Amy Kuras 3.00 hour(s)
091 - Lecture (Internet): Online - M 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM , Tara Augspurger 3.00 hour(s)

001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Woongsik Choi 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Woongsik Choi

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners (Required)

ISBN9781934000366

AuthorWright, W.

Edition3RD

PublisherCaslon

MSRP $123.50

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.

003 - Lecture (In Person): T 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM , Amy Kuras 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: DeGarmo Hall 208 (DEG 208)

Instructor: Amy Kuras

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners (Required)

ISBN9781934000366

AuthorWright, W.

Edition3RD

PublisherCaslon

MSRP $123.50

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.

091 - Lecture (Internet): Online - M 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM , Tara Augspurger 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 10/13/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Tara Augspurger

Class Notes: This course is offered to FCR students only.

Class Notes: Synchronous Online

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners (Required)

ISBN9781934000366

AuthorWright, W.

Edition3RD

PublisherCaslon

MSRP $123.50

NotesTextbook/Material Note: Course material subject to change- Please consult with your instructor to confirm required texts.