Span+380-Winter+2012-Practicum+Assignments

toc //**This page contains information and assignment sheets for Dr. Montgomery's Span 380 Practicum in Teaching Spanish course.**//

=Assignments for Today=

22 marzo
Identify at least one culturally authentic resource for one of the chapters listed below.

15 marzo
1) Choose a chapter from //Realidades 3://

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5

2) Create at least one culturally-infused, communicative activity that helps students practice the material.

3) You may use material from the textbook as the basis for the activity.

4) You may incorporate supplemental material.

5) Be sure to include adequate scaffolding.

28 febrero
1) Watch each of the videos. 2) Complete the worksheet. 3) We will discuss these in class on Tuesday.



14 febrero
**We will NOT be meeting for Span 380 on Tues., Feb. 14 or Thurs., Feb. 16, 2012 due to room scheduling conflicts. We will not meet on Tues., Feb. 21 due to Monday Instruction.** Please use the time we would have spent in class to explore the resources on this page: Classroom Management The list of links at the top is particularly good.

24 enero
Homework: Thoroughly explore all the links and resources on at least one page from the Spanish section of the wiki.

__**Agenda for Today**__


 * Objectives:**


 * Students will define //Teacher Work Sample.//
 * Students will explain the content and format of the Teacher Work Sample to a colleague.
 * Students will identify at least 3 concrete actions or steps they can take this semester to prepare for their Teacher Work Sample.


 * Guiding Questions:**


 * What is a //Teacher Work Sample//?
 * How is a typical //Teacher Work Sample// structured and what does it contain?
 * How can I begin preparing this semester for my //Teacher Work Sample//?


 * Today's Activity:**

1) Find a partner. 2) Choose at least one document to explore:

3) Say something to your partner after each page (i.e., ask a question, make a comment, or share a personal experience).

17 enero
Your [|student teaching application] is due to the McKay School of Education (MCKB 120) by 5 p.m. today.

12 enero
1) Complete this placement request form.

2) Complete this [|student teaching application] and bring a **HARD COPY** to class today. I will give you feedback so you can revise it before printing it for the McKay School of Education.

Here is the link to information about how to apply for a student teaching license: []

Use these materials to complete your personal biography and résumé.



3) Bring your ID card that shows you have been [|fingerprinted] and received FBI clearance.

10 enero
Bring information for creating your résumé to class today.

Please complete this placement request form by January 12, 2012.

Please complete this [|student teaching application] by January 12, 2012. Here is the link to information about how to apply for a student teaching license: []

Be sure you have been [|fingerprinted]

Be sure you have completed the [|Technology Skills Assessment Information (BYU)]

Be sure you have taken & passed the [|Praxis II Spanish Content Knowledge Test (5195)]

Be sure you have passed an official OPI rated by an ACTFL-certified rater (with a rating of Advanced Low or better--Advanced Mid if you plan to pursue a Dual Immersion Endorsement)

Be sure you have a [|LiveText] account and that you know your password.


 * Español 378/380 y ScEd 476R - Tienen que tomarlas en secuencia. Si no van a hacer su "student teaching" hasta el próximo invierno, necesitan abandonar Spanish 380 porque queremos que hagan sus prácticas con el mismo profesor con quien van a hacer su "student teaching"
 * Las notas en esta clase - Tienen que sacar a lo menos 70% en las clases de Español 377 y 378 para seguir a "student teaching"
 * Las solicitudes para "student teaching" son para el 15 de enero
 * [|Tomar las huellas dactilares](inmediatamente si no lo han hecho)

=**Contextual Factors (TWS)**=





=Field Reports= //(Due every Thursday)//



=Focused Observation Sheets= //(Complete any two and turn them in by April 5, 2012)//



=Lesson Plan Template= //(Teach at least 5 hours during your practicum. Be sure to get feedback from your mentor on your lesson plans, and submit your lesson plan to Dr. Montgomery on the day she comes to observe.)//

- Complete this template for each

- Very cool, free software you can download and use to create a lesson plan by dragging and dropping elements into a timeline.

- This online tool walks you through the process of creating a lesson plan and allows you to save and print it when you are done.

- This document contains a list of possible options you can choose from while planning world language lessons. Each section is hyperlinked to pages in this wiki where you can download templates and find activity descriptions and ideas

=Professional Evaluation= //(You, your mentor, and Dr. Montgomery should each complete this form after you have spent 15 hours observing and teaching in the classroom. It is due no later than April 5, 2012.)//



=Reading & Viewing Guides=



= **Requirements** = 1) Spend **15 hours** assisting in your mentor teacher's classroom and turn in a **field report** every Thursday.

2) Complete **2 focused observations**.



3) Schedule an appointment with Dr. Montgomery to come observe you teach at least once. Provide Dr. Montgomery with a hard copy of your lesson plan and related materials for the period she comes to observe you.

4) Complete a **self-evaluation** form by April 5, 2012.



5) Turn in your **mentor's evaluation** by April 5, 2012.



6) Complete the **[|FED online]** by April 5, 2012.

7) Turn in your Contextual Factors by April 5, 2012.

=Self-evaluation= //(Due by April 5, 2012)//



=**Student-focused Videotape Assignment**= //(An optional, but highly encouraged assignment)//



=** Supervisor Evaluation **= //(When Dr. Montgomery comes to observe you, she will fill out this rubric)//

= **Syllabus** =