Methods and Materials for Teaching in Bilingual Programs

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to prepare candidates in methodology to teach students in bilingual programs. It incorporates a critical review of theories of language acquisition, bilingual education, and biliteracy. Candidates will learn to teach in students' native language and target language, and use instructional materials that are culturally responsive, rigorous, and developmentally appropriate. Candidates will then use the knowledge of teaching methods to design and teach lessons in a bilingual classroom. Includes clinical experience.