EDUC 712 (M1) - Teaching Multilingual Learners

Teaching Multilingual Learners

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2020 - UNHM Credit (15 weeks) (08/31/2020 - 12/11/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 15200
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.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Cross listed with : EDUC 812.M1
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman, Sophomore
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/31/2020 12/11/2020 Hours Arranged ONLINE