Course Description
Methods for planning Portuguese language and culture instruction, teaching communicative skills, and assessing students' learning. Course is geared toward instructors at K-12 as well as university level.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Select and evaluate textbooks
Learning Outcome
<p>Select and evaluate textbooks for teaching Portuguese.</p>
Title
Discuss historical trends in methodologies
Learning Outcome
<p>Discuss historical trends and methodologies in the teaching of foreign languages.</p>
Title
Differentiate instruction
Learning Outcome
<p>Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse students, including Spanish speakers.</p>
Title
Plan and implement instruction
Learning Outcome
<p>Plan and implement units and lessons incorporating the <i>World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, </i>as well as grammar and vocabulary, in a thematic context</p>
Title
Create and adapt assessments
Learning Outcome
<p>Create and adapt formative and summative assessments, including tests, project, rubrics and portfolios, to assess language and culture learning and to inform instruction</p>
Title
Apply technological tools
Learning Outcome
<p>Apply technological tools for teaching languages and cultures, as well as for collaborating with colleagues in professional communities.</p>
