Description
This course introduces an overview of language acquisition theories and their application to different communicative and interactive methodologies and approaches in functional, notional and grammatical content in teaching Spanish as a second language. The WIDA Spanish Development Standards, Kindergarten-Grade 12 (2013 Edition) are integrated, as well as what they are and how we use them. Techniques and strategies to develop students' four language skills according to language and learning theories, learning objectives, and roles of teachers and students are included in the course. The components of effective teaching tools, such as lesson planning, assessment practices, evaluation tools, and materials development are also incorporated. Classroom activities focus on developing oral, listening, reading, and writing skills in a variety of formal and informal contexts. Emphasis is on conversation, vocabulary, correct usage of the language, correct pronunciation and oral proficiency. The cl