FLED 400 - Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages in Schools

Credits: (4)
This course addresses the needs of teacher candidates who are preparing to teach a foreign language in the 7-12 school settings. The content of the course examines: past and current theories of second-language acquisition; the national and state standards for language learning; techniques for designing unit and daily lessons; the use of technology in the delivery of instruction; and, theories and practices for the design of performance-based assessment in the language classroom. Throughout the course students will receive practice in applying the theories examined both in simulation and in the field experience. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 210 (Spring during Internship I)