EDUC 812 (M1) - Teaching Multilingual Learners

Teaching Multilingual Learners

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   9  
CRN: 15324
This course is for people interested in teaching in schools and/or community agencies serving multilingual populations. Topics include: theories of first and second language acquisition, translanguaging, language policies and laws, strategies for teaching academic content to emerging bilinguals in mainstream classroom, creating classroom/school cultures that invite all students into learning, and the role of advocacy and professional collaboration in linguistically diverse public schools. In addition to designing and exploring a variety of teaching activities and techniques, students conduct a rich collection of field assignments including interviewing bi-/multilingual adults; visiting community agencies; and collaboratively designing community engagement activities.
Section Comments: Cross listed with EDUC 712.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross listed with : EDUC 712.M1
Instructors: Judy Sharkey

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 W 3:31pm - 5:50pm PANDRA P301