Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU239   19946-20065 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
EDU239 19946-20065 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Secondary Methods for Teaching the Bilingual Student
Methods of developing Spanish and English lesson plans in the secondary content areas. Emphasis on components of bilingual curriculum content, teaching techniques, development and evaluation of teaching materials. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisites: (SPA103 or SPA104) and (EDU225 and proficiency in Spanish), or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU239   19946-20065 Secondary Methods for Teaching the Bilingual Student
1. Describe theories and approaches of first language teaching for secondary students of various language groups. (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 secondary students of various language groups. (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. (IV)
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EDU239   19946-20065 Secondary Methods for Teaching the Bilingual Student
    I. First Language Teaching
        A. Theories and approaches of first language teaching for secondary students of various language groups
        B. Methods and techniques of first language teaching and the suitability of these techniques for secondary students of various language groups
        C. Theories and approaches of teaching reading, writing, and other academic skills in the first language
        D. Methods and techniques of teaching reading, writing, and other academic skills in the first language
        E. Applications of methods for developing first language skills including speaking, listening, reading, and writing
      II. Second Language Teaching
          A. Theories and approaches of second language teaching for secondary students of various language groups
          B. Methods and techniques of second language teaching and the suitability of these techniques for secondary students of various language groups
          C. Theories and approaches of teaching reading, writing, and other academic skills in the second language
          D. Methods and techniques of teaching reading, writing, and other academic skills in the second language
          E. Applications of methods for developing second language skills including speaking, listening, reading, and writing
        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. Appropriate techniques for various levels of proficiency and academic experience in both languages
              B. Application of techniques to various program and instructional models
              C. Techniques for grouping and individual work with students according to their linguistic and academic needs
              D. Development and adaptation of regular district curriculum and instructional materials to bilingual students' needs
              E. Evaluation of instructional materials to students' linguistic, cultural, and academic needs
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