GERM 476
Secondary Student Teaching
German and Russian
College of Humanities
Course Description
Capstone, field-based, semester-long, full-time experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 11: P, T, E, I (Pass-fail grade rule with a T option)
Min
12
Fixed
12
Title
Improve language, culture, and teaching skills
Learning Outcome
Improve your German language proficiency, your cultural understanding, and your ability to help students see patterns in the language.
Title
Integrate learning into teaching
Learning Outcome
Critically integrate professional readings, coursework, and teaching experiences into a repertoire of options for professional thought and action
Title
Assess student learning
Learning Outcome
Develop and adapt a variety of traditional and alternative assessments (including performance-based assessments, portfolios, projects, and self-assessments) to inform instruction, to evaluate students' proficiency across all three modes of communication, to provide feedback that will improve student performance, and to report student progress
Title
Engage students in culture learning
Learning Outcome
Contextualize language learning experiences in cultural products, practices, and perspectives and use various techniques for engaging students in critical thinking and problem-solving regarding culture
Title
Utilize communicative techniques and technologies
Learning Outcome
Utilize a variety of communication techniques and emerging technologies to foster active inquiry and collaboration in the classroom, to develop language proficiency and cultural competence, to foster students’ intrinsic motivation, and to support your own professional productivity and growth
Title
Create appropriate learning experiences
Learning Outcome
Craft standards-based, developmentally and contextually appropriate, meaningful learning experiences in Spanish that support the growth of students’ language proficiency
Title
Adapt instruction for diverse learners
Learning Outcome
Adapt learning experiences appropriately to better meet the needs of culturally diverse learners, including students with a variety of learning styles andspecial needs
Title
Engage in professional development and reflection
Learning Outcome
Participate professionallyin the school community, in professional organizationsand professional development activities, and engage in professional dialogue and reflection with colleagues and community agencies to support students, improve your teaching, and strengthen your program
