FLLT 623: Theoretical
and Practical Issues
in Foreign Language Pedagogy (Fall 2004)
Dr. Jorge H. Cubillos
Course Goals
This course seeks to
provide graduate teaching assistants in the Department of Foreign Languages
and Literatures with the basic tools for their development as effective
and independent foreign language instructors.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of current theories of second-language acquisition research.
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Design lesson plans that reflect current SLA theory and practice.
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Design and/or select the most appropriate assessment tools for their classes.
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Use technology as a tool for professional development and to promote student learning.
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Develop the ability to reflect on their teaching, to research issues pertaining to their daily
teaching practice, and to make changes and adjustments as warranted.
Required Texts
- Richards, J. & Rodgers, T. (2001) Approaches and Methods in
Language Teaching (2nd Edition). Cambridge,UK: Cambridge University
Press
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Omaggio, A. (2001). Teaching Language in Context (3rd Edition).
Boston: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.
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Shrum, J.L. & Glisan, E.W.(2000). Teacher's Handbook. Contextualized
Language Instruction (2nd Edition). Boston: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.
Course Calendar, Individual Grades, and Course
Handouts are available only to registered students through UD's
WebCT Server
Important Professional Links
ACTFL (The American Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Languages)
NECTFL (The
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
FLTeach
World Lecture Hall
UD's Center for Teaching
Effectiveness
UD's Teaching, Learning, and
Technology Center
University
of Delaware home page
Comments, suggestions, or questions may be sent
to: Cubillos@udel.edu.
Copyright 
University of Delaware,
June 2004.