ED 300 - Teaching of Foreign Language, K

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in foreign language education. Students will acquire information regarding current and past theories of language acquisition, learning, and teaching. Students will develop a philosophy and style of teaching and are required to design and present lessons for students of various ages, abilities, aptitudes, and physical conditions from diverse socioeconomic and cultural settings, backgrounds, and environments. Students will familiarize themselves with the National Standards for Foreign Language Teaching, the Pennsylvania State Standards K-12, and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Students must incorporate these standards in their lesson designs and in their instruments for assessment of student performance. Students must also integrate effective technological tools in the design of classroom lessons. There will be opportunities for reflection and self-evaluation concerning one’s development as an effective teacher. Membership in professional associations is encouraged. Three credits.

Credits:

12.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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