ECE 3750 - The Young Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learner

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ECE 3150 or ECE 3120

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) who speak English as an additional language. Students will learn to design developmentally effective curriculum, instruction and assessment for learners who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Students will also engage in focused video observation and participation sessions, which allow students to view and assess language development within an authentic learning environment.