Language and Culture w/ Field

Catalog description

This course introduces candidates to key theories, critical issues, and research-based practices related to promoting the language and literacy development of culturally and linguistically diverse students (PK-12), with a special focus on English language learners (ELLs). Candidates will learn how to use the Standards for English Language Development and PA academic standards to plan instruction in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting. Assigned readings, class discussions, video recordings, library and online research, and a field experience in a culturally and linguistically diverse classroom and school will engage candidates in the course topic.