Supporting Multilingual Learners (PIDP 3350)

Post-secondary classrooms and other adult learning environments are more linguistically and culturally diverse than ever before. In this course, students will explore issues, learn skills and reflect on attitudes and values in order to create a supportive learning environment for all students. Students will learn foundational concepts in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second or Other Language) and strategies to support the needs of multilingual learners. They will also apply these concepts and strategies in lesson and course planning for their specific learning and teaching contexts. The focus of this course is on the practical strategies and techniques for teaching multilingual learners in discipline specific content courses.
Course code: PIDP 3350
Credits: 2.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=PIDP&number=3350
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Additional Information

  • Second language acquisition (SLA)
    TESOL key concepts: terminology, methodologies & approaches (content-based instruction)
    TESOL assessment principles
    Language proficiency levels
    English language entrance requirements and equivalencies
    Language & culture
    Approaches to working with multilingual learners: asset-based vs. deficit models
    UDL principles and strategies
    Equity in the Learning Environment
    Advocacy (for self & learners)
    Developing a personal learning network (PLN) & strengthening resource & referral skills
    Constructive alignment
    Lesson planning

1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.

Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply. 

For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide. 

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This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.