Authentic Materials in the Elementary World Language Class
Course Description
One of ACTFL’s guiding principles is to “Use Authentic Texts”, but implementing this with our youngest and most novice learners can be challenging. This course will explore how to create effective and meaningful learning experiences in the elementary world language class through zooming in on six different types of authentic materials (photos and art, music, picture books, games, videos, and virtual field trips and authentic correspondence). Throughout this course, we will gather and examine an abundance of authentic resources that can be used in elementary world language classes and develop strategies to make these resources comprehensible, educational, and enjoyable in the K-5 classroom. To avoid a purist mindset, we will also examine the important role of non authentic texts. We will do this in an asynchronous virtual setting via a variety of instructional technology applications. Conducted in English.
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Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Languages and Learners: Making the Match: World Language Instruction in K-8 Classrooms and Beyond, 5th edition © 2016 by Helena Curtain and Carol Ann Dahlberg
This course will also explore a variety of resources including scholarly articles, websites, blogs, and podcasts about authentic texts, as well as the authentic texts themselves. Please note, the teacher-shared authentic text resource bank will be in Spanish, but all language teachers are welcome.
About the Instructor
Lauren Finucane, Instructor. Read more about Lauren here.
Course Description
One of ACTFL’s guiding principles is to “Use Authentic Texts”, but implementing this with our youngest and most novice learners can be challenging. This course will explore how to create effective and meaningful learning experiences in the elementary world language class through zooming in on six different types of authentic materials (photos and art, music, picture books, games, videos, and virtual field trips and authentic correspondence). Throughout this course, we will gather and examine an abundance of authentic resources that can be used in elementary world language classes and develop strategies to make these resources comprehensible, educational, and enjoyable in the K-5 classroom. To avoid a purist mindset, we will also examine the important role of non authentic texts. We will do this in an asynchronous virtual setting via a variety of instructional technology applications. Conducted in English.
What participants are saying about this course
Be the first to share your feedback!
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Languages and Learners: Making the Match: World Language Instruction in K-8 Classrooms and Beyond, 5th edition © 2016 by Helena Curtain and Carol Ann Dahlberg
This course will also explore a variety of resources including scholarly articles, websites, blogs, and podcasts about authentic texts, as well as the authentic texts themselves. Please note, the teacher-shared authentic text resource bank will be in Spanish, but all language teachers are welcome.
About the Instructor
Lauren Finucane, Instructor. Read more about Lauren here.
Course Description
One of ACTFL’s guiding principles is to “Use Authentic Texts”, but implementing this with our youngest and most novice learners can be challenging. This course will explore how to create effective and meaningful learning experiences in the elementary world language class through zooming in on six different types of authentic materials (photos and art, music, picture books, games, videos, and virtual field trips and authentic correspondence). Throughout this course, we will gather and examine an abundance of authentic resources that can be used in elementary world language classes and develop strategies to make these resources comprehensible, educational, and enjoyable in the K-5 classroom. To avoid a purist mindset, we will also examine the important role of non authentic texts. We will do this in an asynchronous virtual setting via a variety of instructional technology applications. Conducted in English.
What participants are saying about this course
Be the first to share your feedback!
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Languages and Learners: Making the Match: World Language Instruction in K-8 Classrooms and Beyond, 5th edition © 2016 by Helena Curtain and Carol Ann Dahlberg
This course will also explore a variety of resources including scholarly articles, websites, blogs, and podcasts about authentic texts, as well as the authentic texts themselves. Please note, the teacher-shared authentic text resource bank will be in Spanish, but all language teachers are welcome.
About the Instructor
Lauren Finucane, Instructor. Read more about Lauren here.
Credit Options
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45 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $590
Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)
Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII
Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate
Approved New Jersey CE Program
Approved New York CTLE Certificate
Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
Approved Texas CPE Certificate
3 Graduate-Level Credits
PWLC 9123: University of the Pacific: $925
CLDE 591 WLM513: Colorado State University Pueblo: $950
EDLL501ID: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): $1005
