TA Syllabus
The
New
Fourth Quarter Syllabus 2008-09
Español II / Teaching Assistant
Profesora: Juana Gómez Díez juana@newschoolva.com
Course description: Spanish II further develops
the basics of grammar, builds vocabulary in the context of everyday events, and
expands cultural knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. Spanish conversation
is encouraged and gradually increased during the course.
Books:
¡Ya verás! Segundo nivel. Some other sources: Easy
Readers, Level 2 short stories of “Lola Lago detective,” Computerized
vocabulary games, movies, videos and cassettes.
Teaching Assistant’s Duties
for Spanish II:
- The TA, using Power
Point, Quia, and other media, will present to the class some grammar
concepts and vocabulary related to the units that we are working on.
- For each unit, the TA
will create exercises, games, and quiz practices for the quarter’s quizzes
and test.
- Each quarter, the TA
will also present one cultural aspect related to the main theme of the
units that we are working on.
- The TA will tutor
struggling students.
- The TA will address the
class mostly in Spanish and be a pillar for an “Only in Spanish”
atmosphere.
Focus Skills:
Communicate
effectively (Oral communication)
Appreciate and understand different
perspectives
Work collaborately
Solve problems
TA’s
Grading:
Interaction
with the class (“Spanish Only”) 25%
Quality
of the presentations (grammar and vocabulary)
25%
Presentation
of the cultural aspect 25%
Ownership
25%
