The purpose of this course is to assist in the development of teaching professionals through active participation and considerate reflection of language teaching, language learning, methodologies and pedagogy. By the end of the course students will have gained an understanding of second language acquisition theories and will be able to translate such theories into practice, will have collaborated with other instructors on varying levels of teaching and development, and will have a better understanding of personal beliefs and practices. In addition to the theoretical readings and discussions, students will develop a portfolio of teaching materials ready for classroom use. (1 unit)

Required Text: Material in electronic form to be made available upon arrival at Middlebury.