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[|University of Texas at Arlington] [|Nickname]: Mavericks [|Acceptance rate]: 69% (2010) [|Mascot]: Blaze [|Founded]: 1895 [|Colors]: Blue, White, Orange

Early Childhood Education
 * BEEP3381LANGUAGE MINORITY STUDENTS: DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT (3-0) This course addresses issues of child development with emphasis on the psychological, cultural and social background of language minority children. Assessment of language minority children will also be addressed including factors such as cultural bias in assessment, procedures for assessing eligibility for special language programs, and general literacy assessment with language minority students.
 * BEEP3382INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS (3-0 ) Legal foundations and historical development of bilingual education, dual language, and special language programs will be introduced. Various models of bilingual education and English as a Second Language will be examined. An overview of special education, gifted and talented, and compensatory education legislation and its impact on the implementation of special language programs will be examined.
 * BEEP4302IMPLEMENTATION OF EC-6 DUAL LANGUAGE CURRICULUM MODELS (3-0) This course addresses programmatic, cultural, academic and linguistic considerations for the creation, implementation and maintenance of dual language curriculum models in EC-6 settings. In the course students will explore and implement various research-based teaching methods and strategies used in effective programs. It will also cover key components of dual language teaching and learning, including curriculum alignment (e.g., horizontal, vertical, spiral), language separation, and parent collaboration.
 * BEEP4305BILITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMS (3-0) Analysis of the structure of English and Spanish including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, lexicon, and pragmatics. Topics also include language interference and cross-linguistic transfer to promote biliteracy.
 * BEEP4306FAMILY LITERACY AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (3-0) Examines the relationships among family literacy, second-language acquisition, and literacy development in children. The course provides opportunities for students to explore a variety of home-school literacy programs designed to facilitate the development of literacy skills in parents and support reading and writing at home. Specific focus on theories regarding the relationship between first and second language acquisition and early education. Prerequisite: ECED 4317, ECED 4318.
 * BEEP4311MATH IN DUAL LANGUAGE SETTINGS (2-2) Integration of mathematic concepts in relation to the cognitive and linguistic development of English language learners. Analysis of the State curriculum for mathematics in K-6. Design and implementation of instruction in dual language settings. Field experience required. Prerequisite: BEEP 3381.