Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers

Course Description: DLL 6 Curricular Requirements and Lesson Planning

The overall goal of this course is for teachers to get an in-depth understanding of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and its influence on lessons, as well as how CEFR relates to the ACTFL- Proficiency Standards. Teachers will learn to formulate can-do descriptions themselves and recognize their importance for action-oriented lessons. The course will culminate with a 3-week final project (Practical Exploration Project or PEP), in which the new theoretical approaches of the DLL unit are reviewed and assessed in the teacher’s own teaching practice. The Practical Exploration Project initiates changes in the classroom and helps to increase the professionalism of teachers. This course is conducted in German in partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA.

By the end of the course, the learner will submit a portfolio that demonstrates understanding and the ability to:

• Participants are familiar with the ACTFL Proficiency Standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and its influence on lessons.

• Participants can formulate can-do descriptions themselves and recognize their importance for action-oriented lessons.

• Participants are familiar with the concept of methodical-didactical principles and their importance for lesson planning.

• Participants are familiar with the key questions of lesson planning. 

• Participants are familiar with various models for lesson planning. 

• Participants can formulate learning objectives and plan lessons based on learning objectives

Pre-requisite: The entry requirement is German at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or Advanced Low ACTFL Proficiency Level. Please take this assessment and email a screenshot of the results to info@idiomaconsulting.com.  

Required Texts 

There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.

Course Delivery: Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback.  This course is not self-paced and has 3 live virtual sessions (TBD by instructor). 

Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.

About the Instructor

Miriam Swatuk, Instructor. Read more about Miriam here.

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