EDMS 465 - Introduction to Dual-Language Education: Policies, Methods, and Inquiry for Teachers

Unit(s): 3

This course is designed for current teachers and student teachers in dual-language/bilingual contexts in order to refine their practice as educators of dual-language students to: 1) Develop an understanding of the history of bilingual education in the United States; 2)Reinforce understandings of the background and models of bilingual/dual-language education; 3) Develop current research-basedbest practices for teaching dual-language learners in grades tk-12; 4) Introduce theories, issues, and methodologies related to multilingual language acquisition. Pre-requisites: Admission in a teaching credential program or MA program

Prerequisite(s): Pre-requisites: Admission in a teaching credential program or MA program
Typically Offered Spring Only
Grading: GRD