LeLoup & Schmidt-Rinehart (2003) A Venezuelan Experience: Professional Development for Teachers, Meaningful Activities for Students

   2<   Explain the ways in which a foreign language teacher's situation is unique within the teaching profession. What are unique challenges we have?
    2<  What should be included in a FL teacher's professional development plan (three broad areas)? How did the Venezuelan program meet that criteria?

Curtain & Dahlberg   -  Ch. 18

   4<    Using the rubric provided, evaluate your own development and skills as a language teacher for each of the ACTFL Program Standards for the Preparation of FL Teachers. (referenced on p. 505)  Rate yourself as "approaching the standard", "meeting the standard", or "exceeding the standard".       

   2<    How will you provide evidence of the knowledge and skills above for an administrator?

  2<    How can National Board Certification contribute to the effectiveness of FL teachers and to the credibility of the FL teaching profession?

Your Professional Preparation /Growth/Continued Development   (based on in-class discussion)

   2<    What is the purpose of a professional portfolio?

   1<    Praxis I, II   OPI/WPT

    2<   Ohio Teacher Licensure Structures

 
   3<    What components will you include in your own Individual Professional Development Plan?