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CoBaLTT Instructional Modules

The CoBaLTT web-based Instructional modules will serve both as an integral part of the CoBaLTT professional development program and as a stand-alone learning resource for language teachers everywhere.

The instructional modules provide the theoretical foundations of the key subject areas important to the CoBaLTT program: content-based instruction (CBI) and technology. Each module begins with textual explanations of the principles that provide a foundation for the learning module and features key readings. In addition, each module provides hands-on web-based activities that will help teachers to learn the principles and concepts. Once teachers have learned the material, they will be able to develop content-based lessons and units that incorporate the principles to meet challenging standards through the use of CBI and technology.

The instructional modules include the following:

National Foreign Language Standards: includes information about the national Standards for Foreign Language Learning, and the framework that they provide for content-based language learning.

Principles of CBI: focuses on the background, principles, and research base for content-based instruction in second or foreign language contexts.

Curriculum Development for CBI: gives direction and guidelines for construction of CBI curriculum units and lessons.

Instructional Strategies for CBI: outlines the instructional techniques and practices that are essential to integrated language and content teaching.

Assessment for CBI: provides the background and principles of performance-based assessment and will emphasize the development and use of classroom-based formative and summative assessment tools for teachers (in conjunction with the Virtual Assessment Center) in the form of IPA's (Integrated Performance Assessments.

Technology for CBI: looks at the effective uses of technology in the content-based language classroom.

Technology requirements to complete the modules:


 
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