Teaching Multilingual Learners
Manchester
Liberal Arts::Education
Online Course Delivery Method:
Hybrid / Blended
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 10
Term:
Fall 2024
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Full Term (08/26/2024
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12/09/2024)
CRN:
15275
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
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: Meets in person on select Thursdays, 4:10-6:30pm
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross Listed With :
EDUC 812 (M2)
Classes not allowed in section: Sophomore, Freshman
Instructors:
Elizabeth Kirwan
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | R | 4:10pm - 6:30pm | PANDRA P367 |
8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | Hours Arranged | ONLINE |