PI 3, WISCONSIN LICENSES - Bilingual/Bicultural

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Note: Chapter PI 3 as it existed on June 30, 2004 was repealed effective July 1, 2004. See Chapter PI 34 for replacement rules.

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Subchapter X - Bilingual/Bicultural Education

PI 3.47 Bilingual/bicultural education

Subchapter X - Bilingual/Bicultural Education

PI 3.47 Bilingual/bicultural education: secondary - 28, middle - 33, elementary - 44.Effective July 1, 1978, any person who has a specific assignment to teach in a bilingual/bicultural educational program shall be licensed as a bilingual/bicultural teacher. A regular license may be issued to an applicant who meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Holds a regular license in subjects or grades to be taught in the bilingual/bicultural teaching assignment.

(2) Is proficient in English and in the target language.

(3) Has completed an approved program in bilingual/bicultural education at the level of the license being sought which includes at least 24 semester credits of course work including all of the following:

(a) At least 9 semester credits of course work in cultural and cross-cultural studies including all of the following:

1. Contemporary social problems with emphasis on the bilingual/bicultural child.

2. Culture of the target group or groups.

3. Contrastive analysis of the target culture or cultures with other cultures.

4. Bilingual/bicultural field experiences in the community of the target group or groups.

(b) At least 12 semester credits of course work including all of the following:

1. Foundations of bilingual/bicultural education, including rationale, history, and survey of existing models.

2. Theory and methodology of teaching the bilingual/bicultural pupil in both English and in the target language, as follows:

a. In all basic content areas to teach at the elementary or elementary/middle level.

b. In the teacher's field of specialization to teach at the middle, middle/secondary or secondary level.

3. A student teaching experience in bilingual/bicultural education.

(c) At least 3 semester credits in language study which develop knowledge relating to phonology, morphology, and syntax in the target language as these elements contrast with English. This course work is required for elementary or elementary/middle bilingual/bicultural licensure and for middle, middle/secondary or secondary English bilingual/bicultural licensure.

History: Cr. Register, April, 1988, No. 388, eff. 5-1-88.

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