EDU 580 Mth Tch Native LA-Cont Areas

This course examines research-based approaches, methods, and strategies for using the native language to teach native language arts and provide content area instruction to bilingual learners in bilingual classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between L1 and L2 literacy skill development and the development of content area knowledge that enables bilingual learners to meet appropriate content area learning standards and Home Language Arts Progressions. Course topics will include: planning, implementing and assessing instruction for various models of bilingual education; practical application of theory and research in language acquisition and language development; materials, techniques, and strategies for native language and content-based instruction. A 25-hour field experience in a bilingual classroom is required. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Prerequisites: Foundations (EDU 500_, Language and Linguistics (EDU 502), or equivalent courses. BLE students must obtain a passing score on the NYS Bilingual Education Assessment.

Credits

3