ED 605I - Paradigm of ESL/Bil Ed in Sp Educ

3 Credit(s)

This course will explore cultural, social, linguistic and political aspects of bilingual/bicultural education with an emphasis on understanding the ELL student in a special education context. Immigration, its history, and its impact on educational practice and language instruction will also be explored with an emphasis on the psychological adaptation process for special education immigrant and refugee students and their families. Intercultural communication and competence will be examined through the prism of culturally relevant pedagogy and educational empowerment through family and community engagement.

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