SPA400 Didactics of Spanish, part 2 (level 8-13)

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme

Teaching language

Spanish and Norwegian

Prerequisites

SPA110 Didactics of Spanish, part 1 for level 8-13

Course contents

The course is a part of the Advanced Teacher Education which consists of didactics in two topics, pedagogy and practice.

The course is subdivided into three main areas:
- The school's position in society and the subject's place in education
- Pupil knowledge and the role of the teacher
- Teaching and learning

The position of education in society and the subject's place in education deals with the distinctiveness of the subject of Spanish, its development and its legitimization as a school subject. It also deals with the position of the Spanish language in an international context. Knowledge of the National Curriculum Regulations for lower secondary school and reflections on didactical problems will also be focused.

Pupil knowledge and the role of the teacher examines the role of the Spanish teacher, and how knowledge of youth culture and the diversity of the pupils' background and abilities influence the teacher's work. Reflection on the teacher's Spanish language proficiency and the teacher as a role model will also be emphasized.

Teaching and learning treats didactic theories, work methods and learning strategies, as well as teaching materials that are suited for the teaching of French on levels 8-10. The main focus will be on teaching basic Spanish language proficiency and interdisciplinary basic skills. The students will be acquainted with various teaching materials and practical rehearsal aimed at planning, conducting, adapting and assessing Spanish teaching on levels 11-13.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
Upon completion of the course students shall have acquired

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for Foreign Languages, Level 1, and how it is adapted to Spanish

• Knowledge about didactic theories and problems in Spanish aimed at level 11-13

• Knowledge of different learning strategies and work methods in Spanish on level 11-13

• Knowledge of basic language proficiency in Spanish

• Knowledge about youth culture and young people's conciousness of and interest in the subject

• Knowledge about the multicultural school and the possibilities and challenges it represents for teaching Spanish

Skills
Upon completion of the course students shall

• Be able to apply knowledge about the National Curriculum for Foreign Languages and the characteristics of Spanish in order to promote good learning processes on level 11-13

• Be able to apply knowledge about youth culture and the diversity of the pupils' background and abilities to facilitate learning

• Be able to apply language proficiency in Spanish in a way that promotes good topical and social learning processes

• Be able to plan, implement, adapt, document and evaluate teaching of Spanish on level 11-13

• Be able to use various work methods and learning strategies aimed at level 11-13

• Be able to evaluate and use different teaching materials aimed at level 11-13

General competence
Upon completion of the course students shall

• Be able to reflect upon and discuss didactical research in general and in Spanish in particular

• Be able to present didactical problems that are relevant for Spanish

• Have a professional attitude and adhere to and endorse the ethical platform of the profession

• Be able to develop his/her topical and didactical competence

Examination requirements

• Mandatory attendance (80%)

• Passed didactical assignment in Spanish didactics

• Completed and passed practice

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars with various methods and practical tasks. The students' actual participation in practical exercices is a necessary part of the teaching. Mandatory attendance will then be required. The language of teaching is Spanish and Norwegian. Students will write a didactical assignment related to the practice. The students will have six weeks of practice. The workload is estimated to about 200 hours.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Term paper, approximately 3500 words. Graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
SPA402 – Didactics of Spanish part 2, one subject only	7.5
SPA401 – Didactics of Spanish	7.5