Summer 2021 Tentative Dates: May 23-July 9
The program focuses on the education of regular and exceptional bilingual/multicultural populations. In addition, it offers intensive Spanish language classes (from beginning to advanced levels) for professionals focusing on the development of academic language for use in school settings. Regular university courses will be taught in English. Participants will have the opportunity to observe Mexican public schools in action. There will be opportunity to observe, teach, and work with Mexican educators, children, and their families.
Courses offered - Students earn 6 undergraduate/graduate credit:
SERP 404/504 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Exceptional Learners
SERP 475/575 Observation and Participation in Mexican schools
SERP 433B/533B Languages & Cultures of Deaf Communities
SERP 499/599 Independent Study credits can also be arranged
Faculty: Dr. Todd Fletcher is an Associate Professor in the UA Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies where he coordinates the bilingual multicultural special education concentration. He earned his undergraduate degree from Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico. Dr. Alba Nora Martinez, professor emerita from the University of Arizona teaches the Spanish classes for the program. Other guest faculty and scholars from the United States, Mexico, Latin America, Europe and Asia participate in the program.
