Selection and use of technology resources in the Pre-K-12 classroom with an emphasis on foreign language instruction. Students learn how to select and integrate appropriate technologies that align with edTPA and principles of communicative language teaching in order to enhance student learning, language proficiency and interculturality. A special emphasis is placed on emerging technologies and video development.

This field-based experience offers students an opportunity to observe and teach diverse world language students in local K-12 schools. In addition to learning about how to differentiate instruction to meet their diverse learners’ needs, students will complete a mini edTPA in preparation for the culminating field experience class.

Applicable knowledge of learner characteristics, foreign language curricula and standards, edTPA, unit/lesson planning, approaches to effective lesson implementation and assessment in meaningful cultural contexts for grade levels 9-12.

Theories of second language acquisition; practical methods of foreign language instruction at the college level.

Independent Study-Special Topics for Foreign Language Teacher Education majors only with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in all course work. Special topics readings and/or research to be determined in consultation with the instructor.

This course prepares individuals to research and work with second/foreign language (L2) learners in developmentally appropriate ways to maximize young learners’ second language proficiency. Topics are: child development, L2 development and assessment, dual language immersion, and Standards-based lesson planning in meaningful contexts, EdTPA.

Methodology of foreign language teaching as reflected in the latest research and as applied in the classroom situation; evaluation of current techniques and materials as models for production and utilization of materials by students.

How to select, annotate, and teach literary texts in the foreign language classroom. Candidates analyze current theories of teaching reading and design activities and assessments that reflect effective practices. May be offered separately in French, German, and Spanish.

Students examine historical and current theories related to teaching culture and intercultural understanding. Students prepare cultural materials and assessments for use in the foreign language classroom. May be offered separately in French, German, and Spanish.

Students examine in depth a selection of topics related to teaching foreign languages. Students evaluate historical and current theories related to the chosen topics as well as research and apply methodological approaches. May be repeated if topics vary.

Focus on theoretical frameworks and methods employed in the study of linguistics and culture. Attention paid to such techniques as data collection, oral interviews, map analysis, as well as traditional linguistic and literary methods. May be repeated as topics vary. Course taught in English.

Focus on the design and conduct of a research study for the Ed.S. degree with a concentration in Foreign Language.

Ed.S. students in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in French, German, or Spanish prepare a portfolio designed to meet the exit requirements of the Ed.S. degree as well as a work sample that demonstrates positive effects on pupil learning. Candidates meet three hours per week with their advisor in directed study.