CIL511 Family Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners

Learners will explore the field of family literacy with English language learners, including its theoretical bases, program models, and best practices. Topics include: exploring sociocultural underpinnings of family literacy; identifying funds of knowledge in families and ways to acknowledge and value that knowledge in school settings; building the home-school connection; supporting adult basic literacy and English language learning; creating literacy learning opportunities in the home; and utilizing community resources. Ways to support parental participation in children's literacy development will be demonstrated. Course is appropriate for those working with English language learners in a wide variety of settings. Prerequisite(s): none 3 semester hours