Instr Tchnq Wrld Lang w/Field

Catalog description

This course introduces the teacher candidate to key theories, philosophies, core concepts, issues, skills, methods of inquiry, application of technology and research-based practices related to the substance and strategies of proficiency oriented second language instruction (K-12). The course has a special focus on pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching foreign languages and promoting social justice in the FL classroom. Candidates will learn how to align the PA FL Content and Proficiency Standards and Assessment (ACTFL) in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting. Students will draw upon a variety of tools of design, implement, reflect upon, and evaluate FL curriculum for secondary classrooms. In order to develop each candidate's knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching FLs, candidates will design and implement innovative techniques including new media literacies that address the academic needs of diverse learners. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: Identify current instructional practices, theories, and paradigms in a Foreign Language Classroom; Demonstrate current instructional practices and theories in a Foreign Language Classroom; Construct Lesson Plans to be implemented in a Foreign Language Classroom.