Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU211   20026-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
EDU211 20026-20065 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Methods for Working with the Bilingual Student
Strategies for working with the bilingual student in language arts, science, math, social studies, and culture. Components of bilingual curriculum content and tutoring techniques emphasized. Designed for pre-baccalaureate students. Prerequisites: (EDU225 and proficiency in Spanish), or permission of instructor.
 
Course Note: Requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU211   20026-20065 Methods for Working with the Bilingual Student
1. Describe theories and approaches of first-language teaching for bilingual students. (I)
2. Explain and apply methods and techniques for teaching reading, writing, and other academic skills in students' first language. (II)
3. Describe theories and approaches of second-language teaching for bilingual students. (II)
4. Explain and apply methods and techniques for teaching reading, writing, and other academic skills in students' second language. (II)
5. Implement lessons across the curriculum in students' first and second languages. (III)
6. Describe classroom management techniques for students with various levels of proficiency and academic experience. (IV)
7. Evaluate instructional materials in terms of students' linguistic, cultural, and academic needs. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU211   20026-20065 Methods for Working with the Bilingual Student
    I. First Language Learning
        A. Theories and approaches
        B. Methods and techniques
        C. Applications of methods
      II. Second Language Learning
          A. Theories and approaches
          B. Methods and techniques
          C. Applications of methods
        III. Content Lesson Implementation
            A. Content lessons across the curriculum in both languages
            B. Incorporation of students' culture into the curriculum
          IV. Classroom Management Techniques
              A. Techniques
              B. Program and instructional models
              C. Grouping and individual work
            V. Instructional materials
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