ECE 3750 - The Young Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learner

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ECE 3150

Description: The course is designed to provide a practical and theoretical knowledge base to support the literacy and language acquisition of children (preschool to age 8) whose primary language is not English. Students will learn to design developmentally effective curriculum, instruction and assessment for learners who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Focused observation and participation sessions, which allow teacher candidates to interact with students and observe oral language development within an authentic learning environment, will be required at a designated elementary school close lo campus. A supervised practicum will be required.