ECE 266 - Supporting Dual Language Learners

WR 115  or WR 114  - Expository Writing in Spanish, or designated placement,

WR 115Q  as required, and

ECE 125  or ECE 163  or ED 225  or permission of Instructor.

Course Description: Focuses on developmentally and linguistically appropriate practices for dual language learners as well as developing a perspective of cultural competency. Develop teaching strategies and cultural activities to support multi-lingual speaking children and parents in a variety of educational situations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Identify developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate practices to use with second language learners. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
• CLO#2: Describe the process of second language acquisition and how the brain processes language.
• CLO#3: Analyze one’s sensitivity to and respect for cultural differences and attitudes.
• CLO#4: Develop strategies to support communication with linguistically diverse children and families. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#5: Explain how culture influences communication with individual children and their families.