Fall 2024 Online Instructor Facilitated Courses

Step into a world of boundless linguistic possibilities with our spring sessions of world language courses! Our dynamic courses will take you on a journey of cultural discovery and language mastery. Enroll now to unlock the door to global communication and connection!

Idioma partners with accredited universities, associations, and state professional development organizations to meet the requirements for educator licensure and salary advancement. Learn more here.

All instructor-facilitated courses now offer optional office hours to meet with the instructor and collaborate with your classmates.  Reach out to your instructor to set up a virtual meeting.

Fall Session 1

August 27th - October 22nd

Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers
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Developing Strategies for Successful German Teachers
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DLL 1 Teaching Competence & Lesson Planning

Partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA

Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) is the Goethe-Institut's practice-oriented, globally recognized professional development series for German language teachers. Each 10-week online course includes 3 live sessions and covers a range of topics aimed at developing and strengthening teaching competence. Participants benefit from observing their own and others’ teaching, reflecting on and optimizing their teaching practice among a cohort of international educators, and learning under the guidance of professional DLL trainers.

The Goethe-Institut partners with Idioma Education & Consulting‍ to enable participants in DLL courses to earn state-approved professional development hours or graduate-level credit. These PD-hours and graduate-level credits can be used toward salary advancement, recertification, a graduate-level certificate or an M.Ed.

Course Description

The overall goal of this course is for teachers to develop and describe their own teaching philosophy while learning how to encourage good, open and realistic communication in the classroom.  They will learn the principles of teacher research and professional development opportunities. The course will culminate with a 2-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 demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to: 

  • Participants can describe their own teaching philosophy.

  • Participants are familiar with factors that contribute to complexity in lessons and know strategies for dealing with the special challenges of world language instruction.

  • Participants are familiar with various options for planning lessons.

  • Participants know how they as teachers can encourage good, open, and realistic communication in the classroom.

  • Participants know how they as teachers can have a positive influence on the learning environment.

  • Participants know the principles of teacher research and can recognize and take advantage of their professional development opportunities.

Pre-requisite

The entry requirement is German proficiency at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or Advanced Low ACTFL Proficiency Level. If you are unsure you meet this requirement, please take this assessment and email a screenshot of the results to info@idiomaconsulting.com. Students who do not meet the proficiency level requiement are encouraged to register for a German Language Course through the Goethe-Institut to prepare them for DLL courses.

Please note that the time commitment does not allow participants to take multiple DLL courses simultaneously. If you are interested in taking more than one course concurrently, you must receive approval from the Goethe-Institut. Direct email inquiries to dll.usa@goethe.de.

Course Delivery

Instructor-Facilitated Course: 10 weeks of around 8-10 hours/week for a total of ca. 90 hours

  • 3 live virtual sessions

  • Weekly online learning modules including exploration, reflection and tutored portfolio exercises along with collaborative discussion boards

  • Final Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

  • Instructor feedback

Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website and course assignments must be completed within the week they are assigned. The final project must be submitted by the course end date. Course extensions are subject to a $50 fee.

Course Requirements

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 45 PD hours:

  • 6 completed exploration exercises

  • All reflection exercises

  • Participation in at least 2 of 3 online live sessions (if one of the 3 sessions is missed, the participant can instead watch the recording and submit a summary)

  • Successful Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 3 graduate-level credits:

  • All exercises above

  • Plus: all tutored portfolio exercises

Course Access Information

Your Goethe-Institut Moodle course invitation will be emailed the Friday prior to the start of the instructor-facilitated 10-week course. You may access the learning platform at onlinekurse.goethe.de.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Miriam Swatuk, Instructor. Read more about Miriam here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Please first complete the Goethe-Insitut DLL registration form and then pay the course fee below through Idioma Education & Consulting.

Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom Targeted Exercises and Interactions for the German Classroom
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DLL 4 Assignments, Exercises and Interactions

Partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA

Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) is the Goethe-Institut's practice-oriented, globally recognized professional development series for German language teachers. Each 10-week online course includes 3 live sessions and covers a range of topics aimed at developing and strengthening teaching competence. Participants benefit from observing their own and others’ teaching, reflecting on and optimizing their teaching practice among a cohort of international educators, and learning under the guidance of professional DLL trainers.

The Goethe-Institut partners with Idioma Education & Consulting‍ to enable participants in DLL courses to earn state-approved professional development hours or graduate-level credit. These PD-hours and graduate-level credits can be used toward salary advancement, recertification, a graduate-level certificate or an M.Ed.

Course Description

The overall goal of this course is for teachers to learn to differentiate between good assignments and exercises and create sequences of activities that build upon each other.  Teachers will understand their role in the interaction process. The course will culminate with a 2-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 demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to: 

  • Participants can differentiate between assignments and exercises, and identify good exercises and assignments.

  • Participants can create sequences of assignments and exercises that build  upon each other in a meaningful way.

  • Participants understand the role of teachers in the interaction process.

  • Participants are aware of the processes that take place when speaking in another language.

  • Participants are familiar with exercises to encourage speaking ability.

  • Participants are aware of the processes that take place when writing and are familiar with exercises that support writing skills.

Pre-requisite

The entry requirement is German proficiency at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or Advanced Low ACTFL Proficiency Level. If you are unsure you meet this requirement, please take this assessment and email a screenshot of the results to info@idiomaconsulting.com. Students who do not meet the proficiency level requiement are encouraged to register for a German Language Course through the Goethe-Institut to prepare them for DLL courses.

Please note that the time commitment does not allow participants to take multiple DLL courses simultaneously. If you are interested in taking more than one course concurrently, you must receive approval from the Goethe-Institut. Direct email inquiries to dll.usa@goethe.de.

Course Delivery

Instructor-Facilitated Course: 10 weeks of around 8-10 hours/week for a total of ca. 90 hours

  • 3 live virtual sessions

  • Weekly online learning modules including exploration, reflection and tutored portfolio exercises along with collaborative discussion boards

  • Final Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

  • Instructor feedback

Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website and course assignments must be completed within the week they are assigned. The final project must be submitted by the course end date. Course extensions are subject to a $50 fee.

Course Requirements

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 45 PD hours:

  • 6 completed exploration exercises

  • All reflection exercises

  • Participation in at least 2 of 3 online live sessions (if one of the 3 sessions is missed, the participant can instead watch the recording and submit a summary)

  • Successful Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 3 graduate-level credits:

  • All exercises above

  • Plus: all tutored portfolio exercises

Course Access Information

Your Goethe-Institut Moodle course invitation will be emailed the Friday prior to the start of the instructor-facilitated 10-week course. You may access the learning platform at onlinekurse.goethe.de.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Miriam Swatuk, Instructor. Read more about Miriam here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Please first complete the Goethe-Insitut DLL registration form and then pay the course fee below through Idioma Education & Consulting.

Fall Session 2

October 14th - November 29th

*German Courses October 22nd - December 17th

Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers Curriculum and Lesson Planning for German Teachers
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DLL 6 Curricular Requirements and Lesson Planning

Partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA

Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) is the Goethe-Institut's practice-oriented, globally recognized professional development series for German language teachers. Each 10-week online course includes 3 live sessions and covers a range of topics aimed at developing and strengthening teaching competence. Participants benefit from observing their own and others’ teaching, reflecting on and optimizing their teaching practice among a cohort of international educators, and learning under the guidance of professional DLL trainers.

The Goethe-Institut partners with Idioma Education & Consulting‍ to enable participants in DLL courses to earn state-approved professional development hours or graduate-level credit. These PD-hours and graduate-level credits can be used toward salary advancement, recertification, a graduate-level certificate or an M.Ed.

Course Description

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 2-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 demonstrate an understanding of 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 proficiency at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or Advanced Low ACTFL Proficiency Level. If you are unsure you meet this requirement, please take this assessment and email a screenshot of the results to info@idiomaconsulting.com. Students who do not meet the proficiency level requiement are encouraged to register for a German Language Course through the Goethe-Institut to prepare them for DLL courses.

Please note that the time commitment does not allow participants to take multiple DLL courses simultaneously. If you are interested in taking more than one course concurrently, you must receive approval from the Goethe-Institut. Direct email inquiries to dll.usa@goethe.de.

Course Delivery

Instructor-Facilitated Course: 10 weeks of around 8-10 hours/week for a total of ca. 90 hours

  • 3 live virtual sessions

  • Weekly online learning modules including exploration, reflection and tutored portfolio exercises along with collaborative discussion boards

  • Final Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

  • Instructor feedback

Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website and course assignments must be completed within the week they are assigned. The final project must be submitted by the course end date. Course extensions are subject to a $50 fee.

Course Requirements

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 45 PD hours:

  • 6 completed exploration exercises

  • All reflection exercises

  • Participation in at least 2 of 3 online live sessions (if one of the 3 sessions is missed, the participant can instead watch the recording and submit a summary)

  • Successful Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 3 graduate-level credits:

  • All exercises above

  • Plus: all tutored portfolio exercises

Course Access Information

Your Goethe-Institut Moodle course invitation will be emailed the Friday prior to the start of the instructor-facilitated 10-week course. You may access the learning platform at onlinekurse.goethe.de.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Miriam Swatuk, Instructor. Read more about Miriam here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Please first complete the Goethe-Insitut DLL registration form and then pay the course fee below through Idioma Education & Consulting.

The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy for 21st Century Learners The 5 C's and the 3 Communication Modes of Language Learning: Second Language Acquisition and 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This course is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education to meet the required language acquisition course for 3 graduate-level credits through Colorado State University Pueblo.

Course Description

This course focuses on current second language teaching methodology and pedagogy utilizing the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) construct of the five C’s (Communication, Culture, Connections, Communities, and Comparisons) and the three communication modes (Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational) of language learning. Participants will review theory and research related to these ACTFL standards while exploring ways to integrate these standards into unit and lesson plans. Special attention will be given to language competencies needed to help P-12 students develop 21st century learning skills. Along with colleagues, participants in this course will discuss the purpose, rationale, and development of language curriculum in an attempt to convey to their students the importance of learning a language beyond their own. Conducted in English.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

"The class was very informative and allowed me to put what I learned into action through lessons plans and assessments. I would highly recommend this course to other world language teachers."

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.

Required Text

World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages 4th Edition (2015).

About the Instructor

Dr. Michael Orlando, Instructor. Read more about Michael here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not applicable for registration discounts as part of the New Jersey Alternate Route Licensure Program.

Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs Leading the Charge: Designing and Sustaining Standards-based World Language Programs
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Course Description

This course focuses on the skills and strategies that teachers, teacher leaders, department chairs, curriculum coordinators, and curriculum supervisors need in order to develop and sustain an effective standards-based world languages program. Utilizing the World Readiness Standards, the Can-Do Statements, Proficiency Benchmarks, and other documents presented by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), participants in this course will examine how curriculum development, assessment strategies, and technology integration align a program with proficiency standards. Additionally, participants will analyze how teacher recruitment and retention, teacher observation and supervision, and teacher professional development establish purposeful programs oriented toward standard-based language education. Conducted in English.

What participants are saying about this course

"I feel the level of work was appropriate and the content was a thoughtful blend of areas that are so important to our profession."

"I was quite pleased with the class. The course was well designed and relevant. I really enjoyed that I could apply everything in the course to what I am currently doing."

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.

Required Textbook

Jensen, J. & Sandrock, P. (2007). The Essentials of World Languages, Grades K-12: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Priorities in Practice). ASCD.

About the Instructor

Dr. Michael Orlando, Instructor. Read more about Michael here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not applicable for registration discounts as part of the New Jersey Alternate Route Licensure Program.

Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom Masterpieces of the Hispanic Short Story: Teaching Prose in the Spanish Classroom
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Course Description

The study of the Hispanic short story represents a fundamental aspect of the curriculum of any Spanish class. Reading and interpreting literature (prose) can present a challenge students at any level. In this course, participants will read and analyze short stories of the Spanish-speaking world across different historical periods, literary movements, and themes. In addition, this course will offer participants strategies and techniques for teaching the short story to students in the Pre-Advanced Placement classroom and in the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture and Advanced Placement Spanish Literature and Culture classrooms. Special attention will be given to the literary analysis using literary figures as a way to explicate different themes in the works. Course participants will review the curricular underpinnings of the Advanced Placement course frameworks and gain a solid understanding as to how the short story allows enables writers to present the social and political issues of their time while developing their creative genius. Conducted in Spanish with some readings in English.

What participants are saying about this course

“I really enjoyed this class and found it to be the most intellectually challenging of any graduate courses I’ve taken. I really appreciated how much sharing between peers there was and the professor’s weekly audio summary of our key topics.”

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.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Dr. Michael Orlando, Instructor. Read more about Michael here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

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The Making of Cultural Myths: Using Animated Films to Teach Spanish
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Course Description

This is an online course designed for teachers who wish to continue to develop their language and cultural skills through popular children's films that are available in Spanish. The films selected will be familiar to children and teachers of all ages and available at local libraries or through online streaming. Emphasis will be on vocabulary building, improving conversational and writing skills, comprehension, and film analysis, in addition to discussions of a cultural nature within the context of each film. Group work will be in the form of discussion boards and lesson plan development. Conducted in Spanish.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

"Dr. McGovern is knowledgeable, organized, warm, accommodating, and helpful."

“In a content area where quality professional / graduate level courses are hard to come by, Idioma has been my department's 'go-to' and saving grace in recent years. I recommend the courses to all world language teachers."

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.

Required Materials

All course readings (provided as PDFs) will be posted on the Schoology Website. This information provided is for classroom use only. All movies can be found at your public library, viewed on line or purchased on Amazon or from other stores:

  • Saludos amigos (1942) and The three caballeros (1944)

  • El rey leon (1994)

  • La bella y la bestia (1991)

  • Buscando a Nemo (2003)

  • Shrek (2001)

  • El libro de la vida (2014)

  • Coco (2017)

About the Instructor

Dr. Lynn McGovern, Instructor. Read more about Lynn here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom
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From Epigram to Epic: Teaching Poetry in the Latin Classroom
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Course Description

Latin poetry frequently constitutes a student's first experience with authentic Latin literature. Moving beyond mere translation to the interpretation and analysis of lines of verse can be challenging for students and instructors alike. Participants in this course will read and analyze multiple genres of Latin poetry across several historical periods and through the lens of the Updated Standards for Classical Language Learning. While considering each poem within its historical and cultural context, participants will explore stylistic nuance and contemplate varied interpretations of the text. At the same time, they will develop strategies and techniques for teaching poetry to students. Conducted in English and Latin.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

"Perfect course for teachers of Latin. I have been exposed to a great number of useful resources to use in my own classroom."

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.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom
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Cultural Integration in the World Language Classroom
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Course Description

This course focuses on current second language teaching methodology and pedagogy addressing the topic of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC). Utilizing the World Readiness Standards presented by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements pertaining to ICC, participants in this course will study how the development of linguistic competence and cultural awareness leads to successful communication and awareness. Students will learn how to create lessons and assessments that incorporate and relate cultural products and practices to cultural perspectives. Using the ICC framework, students will gain deeper insight into interpreting cultural contexts, interacting in these contexts, cultivating curiosity and openness to the target culture, and reflecting critically on their own cultural context. Conducted in English.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

"I am truly happy I took this course. It allowed me to expand my thinking and educated me on how to incorporate culture into lessons constantly and consistently rather than periodically. Embedding culture into lessons will be a rewarding experience for all parties during this remote learning and could nave come at a better time. The weekly reflections and written feedback was exceptional."

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.

Required Text

Garrett-Rucks, Paula. Intercultural Competence in Instructed Language Learning Information Age Publishing, 2016,

About the Instructor

Dr. Michael Orlando, Instructor. Read more about Michael here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is not applicable for registration discounts as part of the New Jersey Alternate Route Licensure Program.

Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom
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Novice-level Novels to Enhance Communication in the French Classroom
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Course Description

For communication in L2 to exist, students need something to talk about. Reading short novels crafted especially for the novice learner not only provides characters and a plot, but also the feeling of accomplishment once the novel has been read. In this course, we will discuss the theory of comprehensible input and then go on to use the theory while exploring how to reach novice learners through three novice-level novels in French: Le Maillot, La Nouvelle Fille and Un Voyage Difficile, learning how to incorporate what is already embedded in the novel to further pique students' interest and get the most out of the reading, including culture, geography, food, social issues and even politics. Within each module, participants will examine the online content, read the books, engage in discussion, prepare and share activities for use in the classroom. The course is a forum to collaborate, share ideas and best practices for involving the comprehensible novel in the novice-level classroom. Course conducted in French.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

"It was a great course! I learned so much and got a lot from it."

"Je trouve le cours très intéressant. Cela m'a obligé à sortir de ma zone de confort et à réfléchir à différentes façons de soutenir les élèves en classe alors qu'ils tentent d'acquérir une autre langue à l'aide de matériel pertinent. J'ai beaucoup apprécié les commentaires fournis par le moniteur. Elle s'est toujours montrée disponible."

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.

Required Texts

Degenhardt, Jennifer. Le Maillot. Puentes (2018)

Degenhardt, Jennifer. Un Voyage Difficile, Puentes (2019)

Degenhardt, Jennifer.  La Nouvelle Fille. Puentes (2019)

About the Instructor

Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom Come, See and Conquer: Teaching Caesar in the Latin Classroom
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Course Description

Using the Updated Standards for Classical Language Learning, participants will receive and create meaningful activities to apply when teaching Caesar's Gallic Wars. The focus will be on methods to help students understand Caesar's role as an author, general, and central political figure in the last days of the Roman republic through to Roman history, other Latin authors, and the modern world. This course will be especially useful to teachers who are currently teaching Caesar, teaching the AP Latin syllabus, or just interested in learning more about teaching Caesar. Conducted in Latin and English.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

"Perfect course for teachers of Latin. I have been exposed to a great number of useful resources to use in my own classroom."

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.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom
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Using Digital Tools to Transform Student Learning in the World Language Classroom
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Course Description

Participants in this course will be introduced to a digital learning philosophy focused on desired student outcomes and based on the belief that instructional technology should be used as a transformative tool to maximize learning, and not simply to replicate traditional assignments and lessons. In addition to breaking down the walls of the classroom, digital learning tools can encourage student creation over consumption, provide students with more personalized learning experiences, allow for differentiated learning, and facilitate all three modes of communication. Each week, participants will discuss pedagogical strategies and consider novel approaches made possible or enhanced by a collection of apps, websites or other uses of educational technology including an emphasis on practical uses for Artificial Intelligence (AI). There will be a heavy emphasis on trying these strategies in the language classroom and reflecting on that experience. All assignments will be aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Conducted in English.

What participants are saying about this course

"This course was full of more practical things to actually use in my classroom than any others I have taken. I learned A LOT and feel I am so much more up to date with how to use technology in my classroom and in my planning. Awesome course!"

“This was one of the best courses I have ever taken. I have never before had the chance to incorporate so many new and highly-engaging activities into my curriculum in such a short period of time. Thank you!”

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.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language Learning German as a World Language
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Learning German as a World Language
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DLL 2 Learning German as a World Language

Partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA

Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) is the Goethe-Institut's practice-oriented, globally recognized professional development series for German language teachers. Each 10-week online course includes 3 live sessions and covers a range of topics aimed at developing and strengthening teaching competence. Participants benefit from observing their own and others’ teaching, reflecting on and optimizing their teaching practice among a cohort of international educators, and learning under the guidance of professional DLL trainers.

The Goethe-Institut partners with Idioma Education & Consulting‍ to enable participants in DLL courses to earn state-approved professional development hours or graduate-level credit. These PD-hours and graduate-level credits can be used toward salary advancement, recertification, a graduate-level certificate or an M.Ed.

Course Description

The overall goal of this course is for teachers to learn which factors determine learning and second language acquisition.  Participants explore characteristics of independent learning as well as strategies to systematically plan and structure the learning process in their classroom. The course will culminate with a 2-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 by the sharing of experience among colleagues. This course is conducted in German in partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA.

By the end of the course, the learner will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to: 

  • Participants are familiar with factors that determine learning.

  • Participants are familiar with how the first language influences the learned language and with the language acquisition process.

  • Participants are familiar with characteristics of independent learning as well as strategies to systematically plan and structure the learning process.

  • Participants can encourage students to evaluate their own learning.

  • Participants are familiar with important didactic developments that promote multilingualism.

  • Participants are familiar with didactic-methodical principles that apply when teaching German as a world language and can use appropriate exercises in the classroom.

Pre-requisite

The entry requirement is German proficiency at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or Advanced Low ACTFL Proficiency Level. If you are unsure you meet this requirement, please take this assessment and email a screenshot of the results to info@idiomaconsulting.com. Students who do not meet the proficiency level requirement are encouraged to register for a German Language Course through the Goethe-Institut to prepare them for DLL courses.

Please note that the time commitment does not allow participants to take multiple DLL courses simultaneously. If you are interested in taking more than one course concurrently, you must receive approval from the Goethe-Institut. Direct email inquiries to dll.usa@goethe.de.

Course Delivery

Instructor-Facilitated Course: 10 weeks of around 8-10 hours/week for a total of ca. 90 hours

  • 3 live virtual sessions

  • Weekly online learning modules including exploration, reflection and tutored portfolio exercises along with collaborative discussion boards

  • Final Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

  • Instructor feedback

Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website and course assignments must be completed within the week they are assigned. The final project must be submitted by the course end date. Course extensions are subject to a $50 fee.

Course Requirements

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 45 PD hours:

  • 6 completed exploration exercises

  • All reflection exercises

  • Participation in at least 2 of 3 online live sessions (if one of the 3 sessions is missed, the participant can instead watch the recording and submit a summary)

  • Successful Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 3 graduate-level credits:

  • All exercises above

  • Plus: all tutored portfolio exercises

Course Access Information

Your Goethe-Institut Moodle course invitation will be emailed the Friday prior to the start of the instructor-facilitated 10-week course. You may access the learning platform at onlinekurse.goethe.de.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Miriam Swatuk, Instructor. Read more about Miriam here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Please first complete the Goethe-Insitut DLL registration form and then pay the course fee below through Idioma Education & Consulting.

Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency
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Developing Chinese Language Skills: Innovative Strategies for Guiding Student Proficiency
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Course Description

This online course is specifically designed for middle school and high school Chinese teachers, explores how to directly teach students the language survival skills, as well as understand why and how comprehensible input works. Participants will collaborate and share successful strategies on developing students' interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal skills. Learn how to hook your students with effective learning experiences, and set up successful systems that will skyrocket student’s engagement and acquisition. Get ready to grow your toolbox with effective acquisition-driven instruction strategies. Conducted in Mandarin.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

"Ms. Liu's videos were very clear and she provided students with helpful suggestions in the discussion."

“I love this course!”

“Great pace and design!”

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.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Chang Liu, Instructor. Read more about Chang here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro Understanding Italy Today through Manzoni and Tamaro
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Course Description

This course is designed for teachers who wish to better understand a segment of Italy’s past and its present through selected literary works of Alessandro Manzoni and Susanna Tamaro. Participants will improve their language skills in Italian and be able to develop practical lesson plans for the classroom using Manzoni’s I Promessi Sposi and Tamaro’s Va Dove Ti Porta il Cuore. This course is designed around these two literary works: the story, the setting, the characters, numerous themes, the historical context and its influence in forming today’s Italy. Emphasis will be on comprehension, vocabulary building, improving listening and writing skills, in addition to literature analysis and discussion of the differences between I Promessi Sposi and Va Dove Ti Porta il Cuore including the themes that come up in each novel. Group work will be in the form of discussion boards and lesson plan development. Conducted in Italian.

What Participants Are Saying About This Course

“Monica is outstandingly punctual, kind, and professional. Her courses are strong, academic experiences that focus on important aspects of language learning.”

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.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Monica Canetta, Instructor. Read more about Monica here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom Novice-Level Novels to Enhance Communication in the Spanish Classroom
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Course Description

For communication in L2 to exist, students need something to talk about. Reading short novels crafted especially for the novice learner not only provides characters and a plot, but also the feeling of accomplishment once the novel has been read. In this course, we will discuss the theory of comprehensible input and then go on to use the theory while exploring how to reach novice learners through three novice-level novels in Spanish: Feliz cumpleaños, La chica nueva and El viaje difícil, learning how to incorporate what is already embedded in the novel to further pique students' interest and get the most out of the reading, including culture, geography, food, social issues and even politics. Within each module, participants will examine the online content, read the books, engage in discussion, prepare and share activities for use in the classroom. The course is a forum to collaborate, share ideas and best practices for involving the comprehensible novel in the novice-level classroom. Course conducted in Spanish by the author of two of the novels, Jennifer Degenhardt.

What participants are saying about this course

"The material in this class was delightfully informative across a broad range of important topics. The resources provided were fantastic and the discussions were always quite rich! Great course and one that will be highly recommended by me to all of my WL peers/colleagues!!!"

"Jennifer Degenhardt is not only a fabulous writer of Spanish novels for the classroom, she is also a fantastic instructor! Her course was well-thought out and every single one of her resources was a rich source of information. She was extremely personable and went well out of her way to make sure that we got the absolute best experience from this class! I would highly recommend her courses to all of my WL colleagues!!!"

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.

Required Texts

Quintero, A.C. (2017). Feliz cumpleaños. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

Degenhardt, Jennifer. (2018). La chica nueva. (Second Edition). Puentes.

Degenhardt, Jennifer. (2017). El viaje difícil. Puentes.

About the Instructor

Jennifer Degenhardt, Instructor. Read more about Jennifer here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

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Teaching German as a World Language
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DLL 3 Teaching German as a World Language

Partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA

Deutsch Lehren Lernen (DLL) is the Goethe-Institut's practice-oriented, globally recognized professional development series for German language teachers. Each 10-week online course includes 3 live sessions and covers a range of topics aimed at developing and strengthening teaching competence. Participants benefit from observing their own and others’ teaching, reflecting on and optimizing their teaching practice among a cohort of international educators, and learning under the guidance of professional DLL trainers.

The Goethe-Institut partners with Idioma Education & Consulting‍ to enable participants in DLL courses to earn state-approved professional development hours or graduate-level credit. These PD-hours and graduate-level credits can be used toward salary advancement, recertification, a graduate-level certificate or an M.Ed.

Course Description

The overall goal of this course is for teachers to learn the elements of the German language and how the form and function of linguistic parts work together in communication. Teachers will learn the semantic classes, the nouns and functions of the article, the formal properties of gender, number, and case, the connection between the preposition and the following case, and why standard pronunciation is important. The course will culminate with a 2-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. This course is conducted in German in partnership with the Goethe-Institut USA.

By the end of the course, the learner will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to: 

  • Participants know the elements of the German language and how the form and function of linguistic parts work together in communication.

  • Participants know the semantic classes, the nouns and functions of the article as well as the formal properties of gender, number, and case.

  • Participants can explain the connection between the preposition and the following case.

  • Participants are familiar with important models for representing sentence structure and how the parts of a sentence are related to each other.

  • Participants know why standard pronunciation is important and which important features characterize German intonation.

  • Participants can compare the phonetic system of German with that of the first language of their students and anticipate potential pronunciation difficulties.

Pre-requisite

The entry requirement is German proficiency at level B2 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) or Advanced Low ACTFL Proficiency Level. If you are unsure you meet this requirement, please take this assessment and email a screenshot of the results to info@idiomaconsulting.com. Students who do not meet the proficiency level requiement are encouraged to register for a German Language Course through the Goethe-Institut to prepare them for DLL courses.

Please note that the time commitment does not allow participants to take multiple DLL courses simultaneously. If you are interested in taking more than one course concurrently, you must receive approval from the Goethe-Institut. Direct email inquiries to dll.usa@goethe.de.

Course Delivery

Instructor-Facilitated Course: 10 weeks of around 8-10 hours/week for a total of ca. 90 hours

  • 3 live virtual sessions

  • Weekly online learning modules including exploration, reflection and tutored portfolio exercises along with collaborative discussion boards

  • Final Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

  • Instructor feedback

Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website and course assignments must be completed within the week they are assigned. The final project must be submitted by the course end date. Course extensions are subject to a $50 fee.

Course Requirements

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 45 PD hours:

  • 6 completed exploration exercises

  • All reflection exercises

  • Participation in at least 2 of 3 online live sessions (if one of the 3 sessions is missed, the participant can instead watch the recording and submit a summary)

  • Successful Practical Exploration Project (PEP)

For Idioma participants who wish to earn 3 graduate-level credits:

  • All exercises above

  • Plus: all tutored portfolio exercises

Course Access Information

Your Goethe-Institut Moodle course invitation will be emailed the Friday prior to the start of the instructor-facilitated 10-week course. You may access the learning platform at onlinekurse.goethe.de.

Required Text

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

About the Instructor

Miriam Swatuk, Instructor. Read more about Miriam here.

Click here to request a syllabus.

Please first complete the Goethe-Insitut DLL registration form and then pay the course fee below through Idioma Education & Consulting.

*An official university transcript is available upon successful completion of coursework through the selected university from which the student chooses to receive credit. While the graduate credits earned may be used for salary advancement, degree completion and state licensing requirements, we do not provide assurance that any state licensing board or school district will accept these credits for those purposes. Participants are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering.