SED 420 - Teaching a Second Language

Institution:

Rider University

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Description:

3 credits This course focuses on interactive methods of teaching a new language as well as crosscultural understanding. Students learn to plan using national and state standards for language instruction, organize activities, design and direct language learning tasks, and assess learning. Includes theoretical positions on communicative language learning and teaching, the use and evaluation of currently used materials, the design of new materials, and field experiences in the language to be taught. Students keep a journal and develop their professional portfolio, participate in an E-seminar, prepare a unit of study, and present lesson segments. Open to prospective world language teachers, ESL and bilingual teachers, as well as practicing teachers seeking certification. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rider.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 896-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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