Literacy and the Arts for the Dual Language Classroom ((4))

Catalog description

The course focuses on teaching literacy and biliteracy skills to students in the UPK/transitional kindergarten through 8th grade dual language classroom in both English and the target language. Theory, research, and practice related to all students, including those with disabilities, successfully acquiring (bi)literacy skills will be emphasized. The course includes instruction in knowledge of (bi)literacy skills, methods, and materials for the primary and intermediate grades; assessment procedures and materials for students at all levels of (bi)literacy acquisition; integration of technical subjects (visual and performing arts; technology) in both English and the target language which enhance and support (bi)literacy acquisition; meeting the needs of (bi)literacy learners with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and instructional strategies and materials for use in a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom. The course includes an emphasis on assessment (diagnostic, formative, and summative) in both English and the target language. Candidates will acquire the knowledge in how to use data from assessments in both English and the target language to form small flexible groups and intervene with students' needs. This is a service-learning course. Candidates who are enrolled in this course non-concurrently with final clinical practice are required to complete a minimum of 20 full days of clinical practice (2 days a week for 10 weeks) during the term in an elementary setting (UPK/TK-8) co-teaching with a cooperating teacher in both English and the target language to provide assistance and support. If this course is taken concurrently with final clinical practice, candidates will complete 60 consecutive days of co-teaching in both English and the target language during weeks 2-15. Specific dates for final and part-time clinical practice will be provided each term. All candidates will be supervised by an assigned university faculty member during the term.