EDU 5245 Methods of Teaching World Languages in the Grades
Explore theory and methods of teaching foreign language and culture in elementary school programs. Focus on the development of language skills in a communicative setting. Identify topics and language uses, which are relevant to various age groups and define the proficiency level appropriate for each group. Learn from special presentations by experienced teachers of exploratory, immersion, and early middle school programs. This 45-hour NYS-approved course is required for extension of second language certificates to K-6. Field experience required.