SEC524 Teaching World Languages K-12

Candidates review current theories and practices and learn about second language acquisition through implementing in class a collection of strategies and tools for developing students’ communication skills in a second language. Candidates will deepen pedagogical content knowledge through creation of a culminating unit of instruction that solidifies connections across curriculum design, instructional planning, lesson development, teaching materials, and assessment. Assigned course requirements include the completion of 40 hours of field experience. Field experiences will involve multicultural settings and working with students with special needs. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in SEC 502, SPE500. Co-requisite(s): Students who take this course for 3 or 4 semester hours of credit will see the different course assignments differentiated on the course syllabus. 3-4 semester hours