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C D 56

Understanding and Working with English Learners · 3 units

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About this course

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.

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Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:21 PM UTC
C D 56Understanding and Working with English LearnersOpen1 section · 40 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 00324 · 01ZVargas · T 1:30 PM-2:20 PM · ONLINE / TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 40

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

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