Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood

Catalog description

This course explores theories, research, teaching methods, and policies related to the education of multilingual learners in early childhood education. Key topics explored include (1) Models and programs of bilingual and ENL (English as a New Language) education, and their evaluation in the literature; (2) teaching methods and strategies for multilingual learners in diverse classroom contexts (3) cultural, social, and political perspectives on language minority education and family/community engagement. Emphasis is on pedagogical implications of the above.