Interdisciplinary Social Studies for the Dual Language Classroom ((4))

Catalog description

The course focuses on teaching social studies methods while integrating literacy and biliteracy skills at the intermediate level in the dual language classroom. Theory, research, and practice related to emergent bilingual students successfully integrating (bi)literacy strategies with social studies will be emphasized. The course includes instruction in knowledge of (bi)literacy skills, social studies curriculum, methods, and materials for the intermediate grades in both English and the target language. Instructional strategies and materials for use in a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom will provide students with the basis of an effective social studies program that includes: the use of goals and objectives, approaches to curriculum development, basic content, and techniques for authentic assessment in social studies in both English and the target language. The course includes an emphasis on assessment (diagnostic, formative, and summative) in both English and the target language, and data driven instruction.