Teaching French Grammar as a Concept and in Context
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce teachers to ACTFL’s Core Practice of teaching grammar as a concept and in context. Participants in this course will start by learning about the research and theories behind implicit and explicit grammar instruction from experts in language acquisition. Participants will also learn more about what it means to choose grammatical concepts in the context of a thematic unit as it pertains to a communicative goal. A special emphasis will be placed on strategies to implement implicit grammar instruction with students through the PACE Model. In this course participants will share ideas for implementing PACE model lessons and also discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching grammar implicitly in classes. This methodology course is conducted in English.
What participants are saying about this course
"Excellent pacing and content. I learned so much."
Required Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce teachers to ACTFL’s Core Practice of teaching grammar as a concept and in context. Participants in this course will start by learning about the research and theories behind implicit and explicit grammar instruction from experts in language acquisition. Participants will also learn more about what it means to choose grammatical concepts in the context of a thematic unit as it pertains to a communicative goal. A special emphasis will be placed on strategies to implement implicit grammar instruction with students through the PACE Model. In this course participants will share ideas for implementing PACE model lessons and also discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching grammar implicitly in classes. This methodology course is conducted in English.
What participants are saying about this course
"Excellent pacing and content. I learned so much."
Required Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce teachers to ACTFL’s Core Practice of teaching grammar as a concept and in context. Participants in this course will start by learning about the research and theories behind implicit and explicit grammar instruction from experts in language acquisition. Participants will also learn more about what it means to choose grammatical concepts in the context of a thematic unit as it pertains to a communicative goal. A special emphasis will be placed on strategies to implement implicit grammar instruction with students through the PACE Model. In this course participants will share ideas for implementing PACE model lessons and also discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching grammar implicitly in classes. This methodology course is conducted in English.
What participants are saying about this course
"Excellent pacing and content. I learned so much."
Required Texts
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
Course Delivery
Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced.
Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
About the Instructor
Elisa Kirschhoffer, Instructor. Read more about Elisa here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Credit Options
Not sure which credit option to choose? Learn more about each credit option here and review your state/district requirements.
45 Professional Development/Clock Hours: $590
Idioma Professional Development Certificate (accepted by most states)
Approved Illinois CPDU Certificate through partnership with CEII
Approved Massachusetts PDP Certificate
Approved New York CTLE Certificate
Approved Pennsylvania ACT48 Certificate
Approved Texas CPE Certificate
3 Graduate-Level Credits
PWLC 9166: University of the Pacific: $925
CLDE 591 FREN504 TCHNG FRENCH GRAMMAR: Colorado State University Pueblo: $950
PDLL 544ID: Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): $1005
EDU 6130 Ashland University: (register and pay the university directly) $1050
