SPAN 677
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Teaching Second Language Speaking and Listening
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Research, theory, and techniques for teaching and assessing speaking and listening skills in a foreign/second language classroom.
When Taught
Contact Department
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3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Reflect on self as a language learner
Learning Outcome
Reflect on one's own skills and experiences as a second language speaker and listener.
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Apply research and theoretical frameworks to decision making
Learning Outcome
Use published research and pedagogically sound best practices to make informed instructional decisions and policy recommendations regarding the development of listening and speaking skills.
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Apply professional guidelines
Learning Outcome
Apply professional guidelines, including the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, to the teaching of speaking and listening.
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Select and sequence materials
Learning Outcome
Select and sequence developmentally-appropriate and authentic materials and tools for developing speaking and listening skills at a variety of levels.
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Develop effective instructional plans
Learning Outcome
Develop instructional plans and apply appropriate pedagogical techniques for developing speaking and listening skills at a variety of levels.
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Assess speaking and listening skills
Learning Outcome
Select and apply appropriate techniques for holistically assessing progress in the development of speaking and listening skills, and use results to improve instruction and learner performance.
