Principles of Multilingual Education

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

This survey course examines theoretically and empirically supported practices to support equitable education of multilingual students, many of whom are designated as “English Language Learners” in US school systems. Introductions to the following topics are included: second language acquisition, instructional strategies, program models, assessment, and ways to support students in mobilizing their cultural and linguistic resources. This course does not fulfill any ESL endorsement requirement. [3]