SPAN 380
Practicum in Teaching Spanish
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in Spanish; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
concurrent enrollment in Span 378; Spanish Teaching major status
Title
Create appropriate learning experiences
Learning Outcome
Craft meaningful, standards-based, developmentally and contextually appropriate language learning experiences in Spanish for students
Title
Engage students in culture learning
Learning Outcome
Contextualize language learning experiences in cultural products, practices, and perspectives using various techniques for engaging students in critical thinking and problem-solving regarding culture
Title
Informally assess student understanding
Learning Outcome
Use informal assessments to evaluate students' understanding
Title
Reflect on professional practice
Learning Outcome
Engage in professional dialogue and reflection with your mentor teacher to improve your own professional practice
