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An electronic portfolio for the ACTFL/NCATE teacher program standards in the second language methods course 

08-29-2011 12:00

Dhonau, S. & McAlpine, D. (2005). An electronic portfolio for the ACTFL/NCATE teacher program standards in the second language methods course. Foreign Language Annals, 38(1), (69-76).

This article would be of interest to university (college of education, language department) and school district teacher trainers. It offers a proposal for documenting pre-service teachers' progress in meeting the ACTFL and NCATE Standards for second language teachers. The authors suggest that an electronic portfolio, consisting of a range of evidence consisting of original materials developed by pre-service teachers (videotaped mini-lessons, sample lesson plans, sample assessment items, CV, job application letter, statement of teaching philosophy, etc. ). The article provides a summary of the ACTFL/NCATE Standards and establishes a connection between them and the Standards for Foreign Language Learning, highlighting the abilities teachers need to have in order to teach to the learner Standards. Their proposal only addresses documentation for ACTFL/NCATE Standards 3, 4, 5, and 6.

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Subtitle:Foreign Language Annals
Author(s):Dhonau, S. & McAlpine, D.
Publication Date(s):1/1/2005
Volume:38
Issue:1
ISBN:69-76
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