CD 56
Understanding and Working with English Learners
Course 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.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00324 | CD 56 | 01Z | ·T····· | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | Nellie Vargas | ONLINE |
| ······· | TBA-TBA |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
C D -056.-01Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
