MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

FLA240  2008 Summer I – 2012 Fall

Foreign Language Teaching Methods

1.

Describe principle theories in second-language acquisition, second-language pedagogy, and second-language proficiency assessment. (I, II, III)

2.

Demonstrate an understanding of language acquisition at various developmental levels. (II)

3.

Demonstrate effective methods for teaching a second-language in context. (I, II, VI)

4.

Demonstrate effective techniques for using technology in teaching a second-language. (IV, VI)

5.

Demonstrate effective methods for assessing second-language proficiency. (III, VI)

6.

Identify and describe professional literature, professional organizations and professional development opportunities related to second-language teaching. (V)

7.

Develop a lesson plan based on the methods and principles learned. (VI)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

FLA240  2008 Summer I – 2012 Fall

Foreign Language Teaching Methods

I. Theoretical perspectives

A. Theories of language learning.

B. Second-language acquisition theory

1. Main principles

2. Nature of language

3. Input, Interaction, Output

4. Inter-language

II. Second-language pedagogy

A. Methods and principles

1. Language Skills

a. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

b. American Sign Language: Receptive and productive

2. Children, Adolescents, Adults

B. National Standards, Standards for Foreign Language Learning: Preparing for the 21st Century

III. Second-language proficiency assessment: Guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

IV. Technology and second-language teaching

A. Multi-media integration

1. Video

2. Audio

B. PowerPoint

C. Internet

D. Online second-language teaching and learning

V. Professional organizations and conferences

A. International

B. National

C. Local

VI. Practical application

A. Lesson plan

B. Micro-teach

C. Assessments