Dual Language/Bilingual Early Childhood General EDU - Bank Street College of Education

Dual Language/Bilingual Early Childhood General EDU from Bank Street College of Education is a Campus Master Bilingual Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. This 48-credit program in Dual Language / Bilingual Early Childhood General Education is specifically designed for Spanish-speaking dual language/bilingual teachers and prospective teachers wishing to work with very young children (ages birth through grade 2) for whom Spanish is the primary language. Young Spanish-speaking children entering school need teachers who can speak with them in their home language, who are well prepared with a wide teaching repertoire, and who understand the intellectual, linguistic, and emotional needs of young children. This program will prepare you to work in bilingual or dual language general education and inclusive bilingual classrooms, to work with parents and with the community, and to act as an advocate for the children you teach. You will understand and support children as individuals with a range of learning styles, backgrounds, and aspirations all valued in building a democratic society. You will learn a developmental-interaction approach to early childhood education that will teach you to support the growth, development and learning of the whole child. You will learn assessment strategies that enhance your understanding of development and of the learning process. You will discover ways to recognize and nurture individual learning styles and build home/school connections. In this curriculum-rich program, you will create exciting ways to engage young children in active learning. View more details on Bank Street College of Education . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Bilingual Education courses.