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Hopewell, Sue Walsh

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  • Susan Hopewell's research foci include issues of language, culture, equity, and identity especially as they impact, or are affected by, bilingualism and related literacy practices at the elementary school level. Dr. Hopewell utilizes mixed-methods designs to conduct research focused on strengthening biliteracy education for Spanish – English bilingual children in the United States. She recently (2023) co-authored a book on obliterate writing and is currently (2024) working on her 3rd co-authored book on Oracy and Bilingualism.

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  • EDUC 4425 - Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023
    Provides an introduction for education minors and others with an interest in education policy and practice to bilingual and multicultural education programs for emergent bilinguals. Includes an overview of the history and legislation related to the education of emergent bilingual students, identification and placement, as well as the various models, theoretical and philosophical underpinnings, and pedagogical practices that constitute sound educational practices for emergent bilingual students. Same as EDUC 5425.
  • EDUC 4455 - Methods of Biliteracy Instruction
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Critique and analyze the linguistic, social, political and cultural factors that influence the acquisition of literacy for emerging bilingual (EB) learners. We will examine and apply evidence-based practices that support the development of reading, writing, speaking and listening in all of the students� languages regardless of the program model schools enact to serve them.
  • EDUC 5425 - Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Education
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023
    Provides an introduction for currently practicing K-12 teachers and non-specialists to bilingual and multicultural education programs for emergent bilingual students. Includes an overview of the history and legislation related to the education of emergent bilingual students, identification and placement, as well as the various models, theoretical and philosophical underpinnings, and pedagogical practices that constitute sound educational practices for emergent bilingual students. Same as EDUC 4425.
  • EDUC 5435 - Materials and Methods in Bilingual/ Multicultural Education
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Provides an in-depth study of the curriculum options available for bilingual and ELD programs. Presents, reviews, and critiques specific methods and strategies for teaching language to minority students. Gives the opportunity to develop and present teaching units in Spanish or in ELD methodology, as appropriate.
  • EDUC 5455 - Literacy for Linguistically Different Learners
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2023
    Presents current and emerging philosophies and methods on teaching reading to culturally diverse second-language learners. Includes review of materials, strategies for teaching reading and writing skills, and important considerations for transference from L1 to L2 reading.
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