Course Syllabus

 Supporting Children Who Are Dual Language Learners

This course focuses on building the capacity of educators in the early childhood field to be able to respond to the unique needs of children who are dual language learners (DLLs), birth to age 5. Connections are made between research-based effective practices and program policies and systems currently in place to enable and empower educators to adapt their practices to meet these unique needs. Emphasis is placed on gaining a deep understanding of language and literacy development of children who are DLLs, in addition to an understanding of strategies that can be used to support learning in any content area.

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