Description

The course examines the role that socio-cultural and socio-political contexts play in children's literacy development, with particular focus on English Language Learners (ELLs). The course is designed to help students understand the complex and dynamic worlds of diverse learners represented in twenty-first century classrooms. Students will learn new and effective approaches to teaching and learning that provides struggling learners, especially English Language Learners a fair and equitable chance to succeed in the learning contexts.