BA in World Language Education Japanese

The Bachelor of Arts program in World Language Education Japanese prepares students to teach Kindergarten through 12th grade in a variety of urban and suburban education settings, including public and private elementary and high schools. Students learn educational theories and effective teaching practices, participate in field experiences, which require observation and participation in teaching activities at multiple schools, and student teaching. Students should meet early and regularly with their advisor to design and monitor their program of study. The program combines theoretical principles of education and field work with the student's choice of major. Students follow a general pattern of study for middle school and high school levels. In all cases, appropriate field experience plays an integral role. Learning Outcomes - Students will be able to:? ?Demonstrate knowledge of history, research, and current practice in the field of ESL/bilingual teaching and apply this knowledge to improve teaching and learning. Demonstrate understanding of language as a system and a high level of competence in helping ESOL students acquire and use the components of the language system. Demonstrate understanding of language as a system and demonstrate a high level of competence in helping ESOL students acquire and use English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for social and academic purposes. Apply concepts, theories, research, and strategies to facilitate the acquisition of a primary and a new language in and out of classroom settings. Apply concepts, theories, research, and strategies to facilitate the acquisition of a primary and a new language in and out of classroom settings. Use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture in language development and academic achievement that support individual students’ learning. Use knowledge of how cultural groups and students’ cultural identities affect language learning and school achievement. Apply concepts, research, and best practices to plan classroom instruction in a supporting learning environment for ESL students. Manage and implement a variety of standards-based teaching strategies and techniques for developing and integrating English listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and for accessing the core curriculum. Choose, adapt, and use a wide range of standards-based materials and resources in effective ESL and content teaching. Understand various issues of assessment (e.g. cultural and linguistic bias, political, social, and psychological factors) in assessment, IQ, and special education testing (including gifted and talented); the importance of standards; and the difference between language proficiency and other types of assessment (e.g. standardized achievement tests of overall mastery), as they affect ESOL student learning. Use a variety of standards-based language proficiency instruments to inform their instruction and understands their uses for identification, placement, and demonstration of language growth of ESOL students. Use a variety of performance-based assessment tools and techniques to inform instruction. Use technology that is appropriate for the discipline. Use technology to enhance his/her teaching. Undertake independent inquiry and use technology as one tool to assist him or her in the overall inquiry process.