The Teaching of World Languages

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare future world language teachers' understanding of the ACTFL performance guidelines and standards, together with their application and assessment in the classroom. Various modes of teaching language will be explored, including the integration of culture and communication in each lesson. Cooperative creation of assessment rubrics based on the expectations of the ACTFL guidelines is an integral part of the course. Self and group assessments are incorporated into each class. Professional development is also explored, and students must join three professional affiliations. Micro-teaching and fieldwork are required. Microteaching will be videotaped for self and group assessment. These components provide the students with valuable pre-teaching experiences that will strengthen their understanding of teaching strategies and capabilities. Also listed as ED-427 . Clinical hours are required.