PRFTRN 028 - China Study Practicum

50 Credit(s) | Lecture |
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
In this capstone course, participants will observe the practice-teach in the STARTALK Mandarin Summer Camp for students grades 6-12. Guided by master teachers at the camp and the course instructor, participants will learn how to better design and implement curriculum based on the National Standards for Foreign Language Education in the 21st Century. In addition to learning a variety of teaching strategies and skills, participants will give special attention o comprehensible input. That is, to help students develop language skills through meaningful context - real-life situations - as they acquire a second language. Participants will advance their teaching skills and confidence through observation of and participation in daily classroom routines and practice teaching. Here are the major objectives o the course: Write lesson plans using communicative teaching strategies, task-based teaching and the National Standards for Foreign Language Education. Prepare and conduct lessons in various language proficiency levels for various aged students using an investigative, student-centered approach. Develop the competence and leadership skills necessary for leading a classroom. Participants applying for SI III must have completed a STARTALK summer institute or a course equivalent, or have completed or are enrolled in a university language or education program to join this course. Please list equivalents in your application.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: PRFTRN 026 or PRFTRN 027

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