California State University Dominguez Hills
College of Education
Dual Language
Education
Are you an experienced educator and want to know the latest research and innovative practices in dual language programs?
NEW PROGRAM
FALL 2018!
Benefits:
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1. Become a leader in the field.
2. Advance in innovative dual practices.
3. Recognize the complexity of multiliteracies to empower students.
4. Engage in professional learning circles.
5. Take action on issues that matter.
6. Transform thinking through multiple lenses.
7. Identify challenges to illuminate possibilities.
8. Transcend borders to maximize learning.
9. Earn your Bilingual Authorization.
Core Courses (9 units)
Foundations of Critical (Bi) Literacy in Dual Language and Immersion Education
This course explores critical approaches to (bi)literacy instruction in dual language classrooms with attention to literacy learning experiences of LatinX students in U.S. PreK -12 schools. Students’ will develop a research study to disentangle the sociocultural aspects of literacy learning. (3 units)
Contrastive Linguistics and Assessment for Dual Language Educators *
This course focuses on the contrastive analysis of the structures of the Spanish and English languages through the disciplines of Phonology, Morphology, Semantics and Syntax to address issues relating to: 1) dialectal variation in Spanish and English and 2) linguistic and educational assessments of levels of language acquisition of Spanish and English. (3 units)
Practices and Strategies for Bi-Literacy Development in Bilingual/Dual Settings *
This course is designed to prepare teachers to be leaders in the field of curriculum design and professional development in dual language instruction in elementary and secondary schools. The focus of the course is on the best practices that develop bi-literacy. Participants will plan and develop curricula both in Spanish and/or sheltered English based on the principles of dual language. Course taught in Spanish. (3 units)
Elective Courses (3 units) Select 1
Teaching Bilingual Learners in Inclusive Dual Settings
This course prepares teachers to work with exceptional students in dual language programs. Participants will learn and apply culturally responsive assessment practices, curricular interventions and evaluation procedures for individuals, from infancy to adulthood, with mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities. Field-based projects Course taught in Spanish. (3 units)​
Academic Discourse and Socio-Emotional Learning *
This course is designed to prepare teachers to think deeply and critically as to how content is taught using academic/professional Spanish as instructors in dual language programs in elementary and secondary schools. The course will also examine issues and interventions related to the social-emotional growth and development of children and youth and encourage reflection on school and community practices. Course taught in Spanish. (3 units)
Emergent Learning for Young Dual Language Learners
To foster leadership skills in elementary bilingual teachers in dual language instruction, research-based practices in dual immersion programs, curriculum design, culturally responsive instructional practice and assessment appropriate for young children. Course taught in Spanish. (3 units)
To earn a Bilingual Authorization, candidates must demonstrate oral, written and cultural competency in the above courses with an asterisk *.