Spanish for Educators Part I
This is a beginning Spanish language course that introduces learners to simple grammar and appreciation of the Hispanic culture. The course specifically focuses on educators who are beginning Spanish-language learners and need to communicate with English Language Learners (ELL) and their parents. The focus will be on real-life situations and classroom and school terminology.
Topics and Objectives
Spanish Vocabulary for Educators
- Demonstrate knowledge of introductory school-related vocabulary.
- Demonstrate knowledge of family-related vocabulary.
- Demonstrate knowledge of spatial and relational vocabulary.
- Develop introductory, descriptive vocabulary.
- Demonstrate knowledge of question-related vocabulary.
Communication with School and Community
- Translate and practice simple greetings and introductions.
- Apply the rules of pronunciation.
- Develop written communications (e.g., rules, behavior contracts, report cards).
- Develop oral communicative skills through role-playing situations in a school setting (e.g., phone calls, parent conferences).
- Create a working journal.
Grammar
- Demonstrate knowledge of verb formations (present, present progressive, simple future, and command forms)
- Employ the rules of punctuation.
- Use adverbs appropriately.
Hispanic Culture
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of the Hispanic culture.