Cultr-Divrsty in Latina/o Comm

Catalog description

This course will equip candidates to create linguistically inclusive, culturally sensitive learning environments for diverse students. Through a transnational lens, candidates will learn to engage and motivate students in developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate learning activities. Candidates will learn to use an assets-based approach to inform pedagogical practices and student relationships. Additionally, the course will cover the foundations of bilingual education advocacy and intercultural communication. This course has been developed to meet the Bilingual Teacher Performance Expectations (BTPE) outlined by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for the Bilingual Authorization (BILA).