Certificate in Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Program outcomes
- Enhance capacities to effectively teach and assess in second/additional language learning contexts.
- Consider skills and strategies for effective communication with second/additional language learners.
- Develop theoretical and practical expertise related to the teaching of students learning second/additional languages.
- Gain knowledge related to bilingual and multilingual programming in diverse learning contexts.
- Develop background related to principles and practices to support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Enhance understanding of inclusive and culturally responsive educational design and instruction.
Students can enroll in the certificate program to
- Meet their ongoing professional development needs
- Gain further experience and expertise in an area of interest
- Facilitate the transition to a Master of Education program
Courses include
- Foundations of Bilingual and Multilingual Education (ED6103)
- Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Contexts (ED6110)
- Electives include courses related to diversity, inclusion, and second/additional language pedagogies.
- The two required courses for this certificate are both offered online. The three electives can be chosen from online or distance options.
- Credits from the certificate can be transferred to an M.Ed within a five year time frame.
Application deadline
The application deadline is Jan. 31 for a September start date.
This 15-credit-hour certificate, consisting of five courses (two required courses and three electives) can be completed within one year. Candidates are provided a five year timeframe for completion of the certificate. For more information contact:
506-453-5136
LRIC@unb.ca
@L2RIC
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