EDUC3317 - DS - Spanish Language Instructional Methods Grades 5-12

The course will cover different theories of language acquisition, methods of teaching a foreign language, writing communicative lesson plans, reflecting on different classroom environments, teaching a mini lesson, creating a unit plan for diverse language learners, and strategies for teaching a foreign culture. A 30 hour pre-practicum is required as part of this course. Students will become familiar with both Massachusetts State Standards for Language Teachers along with the American Council on the Teaching of a Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.