Maricopa Community Colleges  EPD241   20066-20072 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/06
EPD241 20066-20072 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Methods for Teaching the Bilingual Student
Methods of developing lesson plans in the content areas. Emphasis on components of bilingual curriculum content, teaching techniques, development and evaluation of teaching materials.
Prerequisites: (SPA103 or SPA104), (EDU/EPD220 or EDU225), and proficiency in Spanish and must hold a provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate.
Course Note: Requires fifteen (15) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EPD241   20066-20072 Methods for Teaching 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. Plan and present lessons across the curriculum in students' first and second languages. (III)
6. Apply classroom management techniques for students with various levels of proficiency and academic experience. (IV)
7. Evaluate and adapt instructional materials in terms of students' linguistic, cultural, and academic needs. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EPD241   20066-20072 Methods for Teaching the Bilingual Student
    I. First Language Teaching
        A. Theories and Approaches
        B. Methods and Techniques
        C. Applications of Methods
      II. Second Language Teaching
          A. Theories and Approaches
          B. Methods and Techniques
          C. Applications of Methods
        III. Content Lesson Development
            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. Curriculum
                A. Adaptation of Regular District Curriculum and Instructional Materials
                B. Evaluation of Instructional Materials
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