Author

Leah Mark

Term

Summer 2020

Capstone

Capstone Project

Degree Name

MAED: NSEE

Facilitator(s)

Bill Lindquist

Abstract

This project will describe in detail a world language program that could be offered in an elementary school for those interested in implementing or modifying an existing program. This world language program is unique in that it depends on two essential components, those being co-teaching and using comprehensible input methodologies, such as Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS), working in unison to provide a highly effective and positive world language experience for students. The reader will be provided with the details of how this model would exactly look for anyone interested in rolling out such a program. The project, which takes the form of a descriptive paper, consists of several themes, all pertinent in supporting this dynamic program. The reader is given information about what the literature review has concluded as best practice pertaining to co-teaching (push-in) and world language methodologies. The project goes on to explain how each theme is meticulously utilized within the program, so that anyone looking to improve or implement a successful program in their school would know exactly how to execute it and the research behind it. Questions answered are, for example, what type of co-teaching

takes place in this particular setting? What world language methodology is used and why? How often are students receiving instruction? Starting with a clear model is the first step and this project will provide whomever is interested in such a program a clear idea of what it aims to accomplish. The intended audience of this project includes, but is not limited to, administrators, teachers, and guardians of students. This capstone project will be available electronically via Hamline University’s Digital Commons.

Keywords

Program Development, Foreign Language

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text

dc_publisher

DigitalCommons@Hamline

dc_format

application/pdf

dc_source

School of Education Student Capstone Projects

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Education Commons

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