Informed by adult learning theory and social-justice pedagogy, this new OER program …
Informed by adult learning theory and social-justice pedagogy, this new OER program focuses on authentic communicative content that is meaningful to students. Its structure supports the needs of inexperienced teaching assistants while also providing flexibility for more experienced instructors. Students are coached about language acquisition, with explicit focus on Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational communication skills. Culture is omnipresent, with OER resources that have been selected with great attention to whose voices are being heard. Representation and inclusion are guiding principles, and tokenism is rejected.
This course introduces students to the field of teaching Spanish. We will …
This course introduces students to the field of teaching Spanish. We will explore current practices in beginning Spanish language classrooms, engaging in firsthand observation and guided reflection as well as discussion. We will research and discuss a wide variety of educational issues such as classroom language use, culturally responsive pedagogy, classroom management, student motivation, and trends in language teaching. You will identify and articulate your own beliefs about teaching, and develop individual plans for professional development in the field of Spanish language education. This course is conducted in Spanish.
Course Objectives: During the course, students will: • Develop the ability to understand and speak Spanish in the context of the field of Education • Observe Spanish language classes and reflect on those observations • Explore academic and career pathways related to teaching Spanish • Develop and strengthen a personal teaching philosophy • Research and share findings relating to inclusion, equity, and culturally responsive teaching practices
In adapting the materials for this section, I wanted to make them …
In adapting the materials for this section, I wanted to make them more inclusive than they were previously. I also wanted students to get to share their own stories sooner in the process. Finally, I wanted to incorporate more story-telling, as a culturally responsive teaching technique.
Learning Objectives: Communication I can narrate a significant personal experience in the past. I can ask and answer questions about past events. I can understand the main idea and several details when reading and/or listening about someone’s past experiences. I can retell a story from a different perspective. I can ask relevant questions about a past experience in order to keep a conversation going.
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