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MTI 569 – Culturally Responsive Teaching for ESL and Bilingual Students

MTI 569 – Culturally Responsive Teaching for ESL and Bilingual Students

GRADUATE CREDITS: 3

Textbook:

Snyder, Sydney; Fenner, Diane. Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity. Corwin Publishing. 2021. ISBN 978-1544390253
 

Course Description:

This course will provide theoretical foundations, research-based strategies, and practical tools for creating inclusive and equitable learning environments that honor and value the linguistic and cultural assets of multilingual learners. Topics covered will include understanding the cultural and linguistic diversity of students, building positive relationships with students and their families, adapting instruction for language learners, and advocating for equitable policies and practices.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies:

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Analyze the intersectionality of language, culture, and identity in the context of education, and critically reflect on their own beliefs and biases related to multilingual learners. InTASC 1,3
  • Understand the cultural and linguistic diversity of students in K-12 educational settings, and recognize the strengths and assets that multilingual learners bring to the classroom. InTASC 2,7
  • Design and implement instructional practices that are responsive to the linguistic and cultural needs of multilingual learners, and differentiate instruction to support their language development and academic progress. InTASC 6,8
  • Advocate for equitable policies and practices, and critically evaluate curriculum, assessment, and materials for their cultural and linguistic relevance. InTASC 10

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Assignments:

  • 5 discussions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
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Price: ​$600

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