ED-420 Bilingual Content Instruction (Mathematics, Social Studies, Science)

Taught in Spanish and English

This course examines methods used for teaching curriculum content in both the home language and the new language of emergent bilingual students.  Particular attention is paid to the development of language and literacy skills simultaneous to the development of content area understandings.  Practitioners explore approaches and materials used for teaching Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science in programs where two languages are used in instruction.  The course focuses on how to adapt curriculum for emergent bilingual students and emergent bilinguals with special needs.   

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Departmental permission is required for registration.