WLED 411Methods of Teaching World Languages in Grades 1-5
Exploration of the complexity of teaching World Languages and development of curricular designs for teaching in grades 1-5 schools. WLED 411 Methods for Teaching World Languages in Grades 1-5 In this course prospective World Languages teachers will engage in a variety of theoretical, pedagogical and reflective events to explore the complex nature of language learning/teaching including (1) individual beliefs and knowledges, (2) issues related to language/power, (3) language/cultural diversity, and (4) development of curricular designs for teaching World Languages in grades 1 - 5. This course will be conducted in a workshop style. It will have three parallel strands: (a) we will review together basic concepts and principles of language learning/teaching through readings, class discussions and presentations; (b) make connections between the readings and the L2 experience in the Practicum-World Languages Teaching in grades 1-5 ( WLED 495B ); and (c) as a group, the class will design thematic units, class plans, activities and didactic materials.
Prerequisites
None listed in the catalog.
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (1 program).
Required in (1)
- World Languages (K-12) Education, B.S.