Syllabus

Teacher Education
07E:110/07S:110 Teaching K-12 Second Language Learners
Fall, 2009

Instructors: Terri A. Gebel

Emails: terri-gebel@uiowa.edu

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Course Description

This course provides students with an overview of concepts and issues surrounding the education of second language (L2) learners in the K-12 context. Topics addressed include student characteristics, factors that influence teachers and students, various teaching methods/ approaches, theories of second language acquisition, cultural issues, parent involvement, classroom-based research, and assessment. Students also have the opportunity to investigate a topic related to their own interests and will bring all of their learning together in a personal philosophy of teaching. Classroom activities will include interactive lectures, small- and large-group discussion, student presentations, and, possibly, guest speakers.

Required Readings

Required: Freeman, D. E., & Freeman, Y. S. (2001). Between worlds: Access to second language acquisition. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.

Supplementary readings provided

Focus Standards and Student Assignments

Standards	Student Assignments
A: Student Learning	Journal 1 Journal 2 Philosophy of teaching statement Group Presentation
B: Diverse Learners	Journal 2 Philosophy of teaching statement Group Presentation
C: Planning Instruction	Journal 2 Philosophy of teaching statement
D: Instructional Strategies	Journal 2 Philosophy of teaching statement
E: Learning Environment	Journal 2 Philosophy of teaching statement Group Presentation
F: Communication	Group presentation Philosophy of teaching statement
G: Assessment	Philosophy of teaching statement
H: Reflection and Professional Development	Journal 1 Journal 2 Journal 3 Philosophy of teaching statement
I: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships	Journal 3 Philosophy of teaching statement
J: Technology	Group presentation
K: Subject Matter Knowledge	Philosophy of teaching statement