EDBE 5585 - Effective Practices in Biliteracy Education

3 hours

Theoretical principles, practices and materials applicable to the teaching of reading and writing in bilingual education classrooms. Key topics include reading pedagogy for biliteracy, issues of transfer from Spanish to English reading, process writing, children’s literature, use of Internet and applicable computer software resources and assessment strategies. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Placement through departmental Spanish proficiency test.