Teaching Foreign Language Grades 7-12

Course Description

Focused on methods and instructional techniques for teaching adolescents in world languages (other than English) in alignment with national and New York State Standards, the course adopts a practice-based approach to learning how to teach world languages. Readings and informational presentations about core practices are merely the foundation for a more robust cycle of analyzing, rehearsing and enacting language teaching practices. Together we clarify terms and learn the language of language teaching, grow our professional identities and observe classrooms, and above all, develop the ability to see and enact effective teaching practices. This is what some have called the development of professional vision (Goodwin, 1994). By the end of the course, you will have not only engaged with theory and research through your reading and discussion, but will also have accumulated tangible tools to take with you to your future classrooms, including a teacher work sample.

Code

LAI 616

Credits

1-3

Subject

Learning and Instruction

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Master of Education in French Education: Adolescence
• Master's Master of Education in Latin Education: Adolescence
• Master's Master of Education in Spanish Education: Adolescence