Overview
Description
Examination of instructional methods and socio-historical, cultural and political contexts that shape the educational experience of Latinos in the U.S. (Pre-K through higher education).
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify push/pull factors that influence immigration and describe how immigration policies have affected Latino communities in the U.S.
- describe the Socio-historical context that shape the educational experience of Latinos in U.S.
- describe how cultural constructions of Latinos (immigrants, natives, citizens, and non-citizens) shape educational policy, programs, curriculum, and teaching practices for students.
- identify exceptional teaching practices for educating Latino youth in PK-12+ settings.
- recall vocabulary and common phrases related to communicating about Spanish speaking ELs in the school setting in Spanish.
- analyze the significance of a variety of cultural traditions in the Latino Culture in relation to Latino experiences in U.S. schools.