Dual Language/Bilingual Middle School General EDU - Bank Street College of Education

Dual Language/Bilingual Middle School General EDU from Bank Street College of Education is a Campus Master Bilingual Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. This 52-credit program in Dual Language / Bilingual Middle School General Education is specifically designed for Spanish-speaking bilingual teachers and prospective teachers who wish to work in grades 5 through 9 with young adolescents for whom Spanish is the primary language. In addition to receiving the same broad preparation as general education graduate students, you will delve into the academic, social and political issues surrounding the education of children for whom English is a new language. You will learn and practice specific skills that will allow you to work effectively in dual language settings. Special attention is paid to preadolescent and adolescent immigrants and new arrivals into the school system. Learn about the developmental issues affecting young adolescents. Use this understanding to inform your work in curriculum across all subject areas, as well as in your area of academic specialization. Develop a wide teaching repertoire and an understanding of the academic, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional needs of young adolescents. One of the goals of the program is to prepare dual language / bilingual teachers who can work collaboratively in inclusive classrooms, who can work with the community, and who can act as advocates for the children they teach. 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.