SUPPORTING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS IN THE CLASSROOM

This course is intended for students seeking Pennsylvania teaching certification. The course focuses on the skills and competencies required to effectively communicate, teach, and advocate for students whose first language is not English. Teacher candidates will examine the role of culture in the learning process and apply second language acquisition research to best practices for instruction and assessment. Furthermore, teacher candidates will identify issues and resources for best supporting multilingual students and their families within the school setting.