EDUC 712 (M2) - Teaching Multilingual Learners

Teaching Multilingual Learners

Manchester Liberal Arts::Education
Online Course Delivery Method: Hybrid / Blended
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 10 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 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
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 R 4:10pm - 6:30pm PANDRA P367
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE