Academic Spanish Language 

in the 3-5 Classroom

(The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Academic Spanish Language in the Classroom. If you have not yet completed the Intro course, please do so before enrolling in this course.)

An understanding of the structure and history of the Spanish language empowers educators to more effectively teach Spanish language and literacy skills in the 3-5 classroom. In this course, participants will explore developing literacy skills in Spanish and engage in activities they can use in their own classroom or context to support students’ development of Academic Spanish. Topics include vocabulary, spelling, the use of accents, cultural identity, and the value of bilingualism and biliteracy.