EDUC 80100

Research on Effective Practice and Curriculum for Multilingual Learner

The focus of this course is on effective instruction and curriculum supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of multilingual learners (MLLs). Topics and assignments provide a direct connection of research on the development of languages and literacies, as well a s a programming, and policy for MLLs in P-12 school contexts. Analysis of research on English as a New Language (ENL) education and bilingual education, including review of quantitative and qualitative studies of instruction and curriculum for MLLs will provide the foundation fohe course content. The course will also analyze the role of language and race- related ideologies on how bi-/multilingualism is framed and the consequencesfor how programs and policies are conceptualized and implemented. This course will prepare doctoral students to critically evaluate educational research on MLLs, deeply understand the core components of quality programming and instruction for MLLs in P-12 classrooms, and to clearly identify appropriate methods for addressing and improving instruction and curriculum for MLLs.

DOC - DOC (Doctoral)

Doctoral Non-Liberal Arts

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