CIL 506 Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Education

This course prepares candidates to teach language and content in bilingual programs. Candidates examine and apply pedagogical practices based on theories of first, second, and bilingual language acquisition, and biliteracy. Candidates create effective bilingual instruction promoting high academic achievement, English language acquisition, development of students’ home languages, and transfer of skills and content knowledge between languages. Relevant national, state, and local language and content standards are discussed. Selection and evaluation of resources in English and additional languages are addressed. Development of units, lessons, activities, assessments in two languages may be required. Assigned course requirements include the completion of 20 clinical/observation hours. Prerequisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3