Mid Term Exam: This tests will consist of theoretical and
practical questions related to the pedagogical issues discussed in class.
Classroom Observations (3) : Students will observe and report on a class taught by a senior foreign language instructor (please follow proper visit protocol), a class taught by a fellow TA, and a class taught by him/herself (on video tape).
Presentation: Students will make a 15-minute class presentation on a teaching method or approach of their choice (See Richards and Rodgers, Ch.5-13). Selection should be communicated to instructor by September 8. Presentations will take place on September 29 and October 6.
Teaching Portfolio: At the end of the semester, students will submit a teaching portfolio (reflections plus evidentiary materials) including: a philosophy of teaching statement, action research projects, tasks for the different communicative modes, sample lesson plans (revised), samples of assessment tools, and a summary of student feedback.
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