Methods of Teaching World Languages in Grades 1-5

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Exploration of the complexity of teaching World Languages and development of curricular designs for teaching in grades 1-5 schools. WLED 411 Methods for Teaching World Languages in Grades 1-5 In this course prospective World Languages teachers will engage in a variety of theoretical, pedagogical and reflective events to explore the complex nature of language learning/teaching including (1) individual beliefs and knowledges, (2) issues related to language/power, (3) language/cultural diversity, and (4) development of curricular designs for teaching World Languages in grades 1 - 5. This course will be conducted in a workshop style. It will have three parallel strands: (a) we will review together basic concepts and principles of language learning/teaching through readings, class discussions and presentations; (b) make connections between the readings and the L2 experience in the Practicum-World Languages Teaching in grades 1-5 ( WLED 495B ); and (c) as a group, the class will design thematic units, class plans, activities and didactic materials.