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Immersion Language Methods Course at Hofstra University With immersion education on the rise in New York and across the country, it is essential to equip teachers who have multilingual proficiency with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach in these programs. In this course, we discuss immersion program models being used in schools today, goal setting, instructional strategies, academic content and language proficiency, the value of collaboration, and the importance of connections to school and parent. Using real classroom examples and model activities, students in the class will build their own lessons and activities in a particular content area based on the latest research and best instructional practices.
Overarching topics include: 1. Immersion models 2. Setting goals in the immersion setting 3. Strategies in the classroom 4. Content instruction and the ACTFL World Readiness Standards for Language Learning – connecting proficiency to practice 5. Collaboration and teamwork
Who should apply for this course? This course does not require certification, so both certified and non-certified teachers may apply. Additionally, this course is beneficial for teachers of English language learners, and interested world language teachers.
When is this course being offered? In the fall 2019 semester as an asynchronous distance learning course. You can take this course from the comfort of your own home and do the assignments on your own schedule within the parameters of the weekly syllabus.
I am not a student at Hofstra: How should I apply? You can fill out an application for non-matriculated study at hofstra.edu/gradapply. For more information, contact Erica Applebaum at 516-463-4885 or erica.I.applebaum@hofstra.edu.