EEC 308 Supporting Dual Language Learners and Their Families in Early Childhood

3 Credit(s) W-II

Early educators will learn how to support dual language learners in early childhood. Through in-depth written projects, field-based observations and classroom activities and discussions, students will develop the capacity to effectively communicate with linguistically and culturally diverse families, support dual language development, assess the learning needs of young children who are still learning English, and design developmentally appropriate instruction that promotes dual language and literacy development. Strategies for communicating and collaborating with limited or non-English speaking families and for supporting children’s home languages will also be addressed. Three lecture hours per week. Field-based assignments are required. Prerequisites: EDC115 or EEC105, and ENL110 (or equivalent).