CPSE 607

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Bilingual Assessment

Counseling Psychology and Special Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Assessment and educational intervention for children from non-English-language and other diverse backgrounds. Utilizing nonverbal and alternative forms of assessment.

When Taught

Winter Term 1.

Min

1.5

Fixed/Max

1.5

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

CPSE graduate major status

Title

Impact of cultural and linguistic factors

Learning Outcome

3.     An understanding of the impact of cultural and linguistic factors on the assessment process of culturally and linguistically diverse students and the role of school psychologists.

Title

Fair assessment of CLD students

Learning Outcome

4.     A comprehensive approach to guide the evaluation of CLD students with the purpose of conducting nondiscriminatory and fair assessments.

Title

Critical issues

Learning Outcome

1.    A historical and cultural perspective of critical issues in the education of CLD students, the identification of disabilities, and the provision of special education services.

Title

Bilingual education

Learning Outcome

2.     An understanding of bilingual education, second language acquisition, and normal language development.