Meth Teaching World Languages

Catalog description

Addresses the teaching guidelines and the expectations established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Students examine current methodologies, techniques, and educational goals for the teaching of world languages. Throughout the course, students develop lessons and activities that support an integrated world language program. Students also observe and evaluate world language classes. Students may also have opportunities to participate in classroom teaching. Maryland Core Learning Goals and Outcomes are introduced and reinforced along with the Interstate Teacher and Support Constortium (InTASC) standards. <i>One of the six methods courses is required for secondary school teachers by the Maryland State Department of Education.</i>