Literacy in Bilingual/Multilingual Early Childhood Settings, Birth to Grade 2

Exploration of ways that infants, toddlers, young bilingual/multilingual, bicultural children, including children with special needs develop language and literacy in family, early care, and school settings. Exploration of approaches to literacy instruction and assessment in the languages of the school and the child’s home, including use of media and technology within an integrated curriculum to meet both standards for learning and standards of program quality. Exploration of the cross-linguistic effects of language on literacy learning for bi/multilingual children. Exploration of instructional approaches that sustain bi/multilingualism. Note: Eighteen hours of fieldwork in bilingual settings is required. Permission requiredPre or Co-requisite EDE 709 or EBS 701

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