Niki-+Curriculum+Goals-Teaching+Guide

Curriculum Goals/Teaching Guide (revised 11/9/09) Nicoletta Masullo- EDU 7666 Dr. Signer __ Your general educational goals __ In general terms what are you trying to achieve with these learners?  1. Students will be able to create sentences in Spanish by using different verb types and tenses as well as new vocabulary.  2. Students will be able to hold a conversation in Spanish.  3. Students will be able to speak and write without using their textbook as a guide. You will answer this question in Activity 2a. || Description of your learners Include their age and/or grade level, and other relevant information such as their interests, future goals, and background. Students involved will be between the ages of 15-16, grade level 10. You will answer this question in Activity 2b. || __ Description of your subject matter __ What subjects, topics, or issues are at the center of this curriculum web?  1. Conjugating verbs in different tenses.  2. Expanding our vocabulary.  3. Creating complete sentences.  4. Communicating in Spanish with other people. You will answer this question in Activity 2c. || __ Detailed learning objectives __ List your desired outcomes in terms of changes in the learners’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Standard 1: Communication Skills: Students will be able to use a language other Than English for communication. Standard 2: Cultural Understanding: Students will develop cross-cultural skills and understandings. You will answer this question in Activity 2d. || __ Expected prerequisites __ What relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes do you expect your learners to have before they begin using this curriculum web? Students need to have the taken at least one full year in Spanish. You will answer this question in Activity 2e. || __ Summary aim __ In a short sentence of phrase, describe what you want to teach to whom Students will have a better understanding of the culture, history and traditions of   Spanish speaking countries. You will answer this question in Activity 2f. || __ Rationale __ Justify the use of time or other expenses to achieve the aim written above. Why should these learners reach your objectives? It is important for students to think outside the box, because we don’t realize that sometimes kids might be restricted in how they think because they are only used to certain way, ideas, or beliefs, depending on what their cultural background is. Students should be able to broaden their knowledge by learning about other traditions and cultures, especially when living in the USA, also knows as the “melting pot”. You will answer this question in Activity 2g. ||