Bilingual/English Language Learning Certificate

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Summarize the history of bilingual education in the U.S.
. Understand Title III funding.
. Demonstrate reading, writing, speaking strategies for bilingual/English language learners.
. Identify bilingual resources.
. Serve/work with bilingual learners.
. Discuss issues and debates in bilingual education.
. Understand assessment and placement of English Language Learners.
. Appreciate the unique learning needs of bilingual/English Language Learners.

Note

. This certificate does not meet Wisconsin Department of Instruction certification/license requirements. Students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in another language (e.g., Spanish) to work as an interpreter.
. Either course transfers to the Instructional Assistant Associate Degree as an elective.
. Both of these courses are offered online.

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits

Course Descriptions

10-522-133 IA: Bilingual/ELL Overview ...understand language diversity, bilingual/English language learners, models and programming, identification and placement, and discuss current issues and debates. This course will also have a brief introduction to language acquisition and parent/community resources.

10-522-134 IA: Bilingual/ELL Strategies ...research, study and practice best practices/strategies for young children, school-age students and adults with an emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking/communication. Students will select areas of interest/specialty to meet their individual learning needs. For example, if you are working at a literacy center with adult learners, you will focus on strategies/supports/community resources for adult learners. This course requires twenty service learning hours with bilingual/English Language Learners.

For more information, please contact: The Community & Regional Learning Services Department,(920) 498-6373 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 6373, or contact Enrollment Services at (888)385-NWTC.