Teaching Literacy in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms

In this course, participants explore culturally responsive literacy curricula for students. The course is structured as a study group around Dr. Gerald Campano's book, "Immigrant Students and Literacy.”

Questions that are investigated include the following: How do we honor students' rich stories and experiences in the classroom? How can literature be used to connect to students' background? What are the ways in which the literacy curriculum can build on students' community language and literacy practices? How might educators deepen their connections with families and communities? How can culturally engaged literacy be woven across the content areas?

Educators are invited to think of themselves as teacher researchers who are developing questions and knowledge that arise from their classroom contexts.

Recommended before taking this course: PLN 1 and/or PLN 9