Found. for Bil Teach & Learn

Catalog description

Seminar in Applied Bilingual Teaching and Learning: This course focuses on the cultural, structural and institutional dynamics of schooling in multilingual communities. It covers the multiple roles of the 21st century bilingual teacher and the importance of the home-school/community-school connection in education. Students will explore culturally and linguistically sustaining teaching as they select, plan, provide and evaluate educational experiences appropriate to the developmental level, sociocultural and linguistic background, and learning needs of bilingual elementary-aged children. Field experience with parents/communities is required.