C D 56 - Understanding and Working with English Learners

    Recent Professors
    Nellie Vargas
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the developmental and cultural examination of the dual language learner in early childhood programs and the theories and developmental sequence of bilingual language acquisition. The role of the teacher and methods for supporting the young English learner are also presented in the course. (This course meets National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standard 4b: Teaching and learning: Using developmentally effective approaches; National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Early childhood/Generalist Standard II: Equity, Fairness and Diversity; Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Special Education Content Standards, Standard 2: Development & Characteristics of Learners; Standard 6: Language. California Early Child Educators Competencies: Culture, Diversity and Equity and Dual Language Development.
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:30pm–2:20pm