New Summer On-line Methods Course for Elementary School World Languages
Iowa State University will offer “Methods in Elementary School World Language Instruction,” as an online course in Summer 2012 for practicing teachers and pre-service teachers who have studied a world language extensively. Lori Langer de Rámirez, Ed.D., who is Chair of the ESL and World Language Department at Herricks Public Schools, New Hyde Park, New York, will serve as the instructor for the course, which will begin June 11 and end August 3, 2012, pending enrollment of 18 pre-service and/or in-service teachers. Marcia H. Rosenbusch, Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor, Iowa State University, who conceptualized this unique online course, invited a team of 14 leading national experts in elementary school world language education, including Dr. Rámirez, to teach course components in their areas of expertise. The collaborators, who include practicing teachers and teacher trainers, represent both the commonly and the less commonly taught languages. The course is available for three credits of undergraduate or graduate credit and meets requirements for the Iowa Endorsement in K-8 World Language Education. Check with your State Department of Education to see if this course meets requirements for endorsement or certification in your state. For more information visit http://courses.elo.iastate.edu/wlc/486/XW/overview or contact Marcia H. Rosenbusch: Email: mrosenbu@iastate.edu; Office: 515-294-6454. This course will be taught Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.