GERM 476

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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

Min

12

Fixed/Max

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

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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