CURR 251 (SS) Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

Interns study the nature of culture, strategies for learning about their students’ cultures, and focus on cultural sensitivity in the classroom. Interns explore cultural diversity in California and the United States, including demographics and immigration. Interns study theories and models of language development as well as psychological, socio-cultural, political and pedagogical factors affecting first and second language development. Interns study the structure of language and its use, including universals and the differences among languages and the structure of English. This course uses case studies to introduce and increase understanding and acceptance of differences in culture, cultural heritage, ethnicity, language, age, religion, socio-economic status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, and abilities and disabilities of individuals served. Interns will reflect on personal attitudes to develop cultural competence. In addition to understanding differences, the course also introduces how to apply pedagogical theories, development of academic language and principles/practices for English language usage to increase comprehension.

Mondays, 5:00-8:00pm

September 10
September 17
September 24
October 1
October 8