Learning and Teaching Literacy and the Social Studies in Bilingual/Bicultural Childhood Settings- Gr

Exploration in the diverse ways that bilingual, bicultural children develop language and literacy and an understanding of basic human needs and human interdependence in family, neighborhood, and school settings. Study of approaches to literacy and social studies documentation, and assessment and instructional strategies, in both native and second languages through media and technology as appropriate within an integrated curriculum. Requires fieldwork with children in childhood bilingual settings, action research, and development of academic portfolio. PREREQ: Competency Area I and Step 2. No student can receive credit for both EDE 751 and EDC 730.