- Introduction to Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education

Catalog description

This course prepares teachers to use native language instruction (L1) to teach P-12 academic content to English language learners. Historical and current program models in the use of native language instruction are examined. Strategies for teaching and supporting biliteracy are introduced. Candidates will prepare units to meet the needs of a variety of English language levels while addressing state and national content standards in mathematics, science and social studies. This course is open to teachers who speak another language in addition to English and is part of the required sequence for the Bilingual Endorsement by ISBE.