EDUC 412.3 - ESL Learner Family and Community

3 Credits

0.75 Units

This course will examine behaviors, belief systems, and attitudes of multicultural and multilingual learners, their families, and school personnel in promoting a culturally sensitive learning environment and community. Research-based best practices will be explored, and emphasis will be placed on classroom/school implementation of strategies and techniques through action research methods. Comparison of other cultures and how they relate to the American culture in the areas of education, language, support systems, and the community will also be explored.

Prerequisite: QPA of 2.70; completion of EDUC 100.2, EDUC 160, EDUC 210, and EDUC 244; field clearances and other documents for fieldwork required, and passing score on the Basic Skills tests (PAPA/CORE or exempt status)
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade