Professional Learning Course

Learning in a Sociocultural Context

Examine how sociocultural factors shape learning experiences and highlight the diverse strengths of multilingual learners bring to the classroom.
    Certificate of Completion       Classroom, ML Teachers, Administrators, Support Staff      Approximately 2 hours 

Description

This course examines how sociocultural factors shape learning experiences and highlights the diverse strengths multilingual learners bring to the classroom. You will explore the interplay between linguistic resources and power dynamics, and learn to identify values and practices that promote linguistic and cultural pluralism. Additionally, the course addresses ways institutions can support and reflect these inclusive values.

Objectives

Explore sociocultural factors that influence learning.

Identify the experiential, social and emotional, linguistic, cultural, and academic assets students bring to classrooms.

Recognize power dynamics associated with linguistic resources.

Identify values and practices that support linguistic and cultural pluralism and ways in which institutions can reflect those values.

Course Outline

 
Please Note: Our courses can be accessed on phones, tablets, and computers. However, for the best experience and easiest navigation, we recommend completing coursework on a laptop or desktop whenever possible.

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