EDU 5250 Teaching Literacy in the Native Language: Strengthening the Connection Between Languages
This course will provide methods and materials for teaching Native Language Arts (reading, writing and oral language) to emergent bilingual students (P-12). The course uses an interdisciplinary approach to teaching literacy in the native language as a pathway to strengthen the connection between languages leading to biliteracy. Course participants will develop the knowledge of theory and best practices as a frame of reference for teaching literacy in the native language to support the connection between the home and new language. Participants will be able to design lessons and assessments aligned to the NYSED Learning Standards, with specific focus on the Bilingual Common Core Progressions. In addition, the participants will develop an understanding of the historical perspective of language teaching and learning.
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