High School Spanish 1 Self Paced Course - Second Semester
What's included
12 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Out of class assignments will be based on what we cover in class, the amount of work will vary weekly and we will always go over the assignments the following week. Assignments will be listed on the second to last slide every week. Additionally, weekly vocabulary flashcards are suggested in order to acquire new terminology. The amount of time spent working on assignments will also vary, it will depend on pace and comprehension of each student. In addition to the suggested assignments there are optional videos and games each week attached to the presentation that coordinate with the lesson. These optional games and videos can be used outside of class to continue independently studying Spanish while not in class.Letter Grade
Upon request a letter grade can be given and it will include class participation and assignments turned in.Certificate of Completion
Everyone will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course if it was successfully completed.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Hola! Welcome to my High School Spanish 1 (second semester) Spanish course. This course will be great for high school students that have taken high school Spanish 1 semester 1 or a Middle School Spanish Course. The course will be structured around a teacher-led slide lecture that will be presented in video format. There will be a total of 12 lessons and each lesson will have 2 instructional videos, one for vocabulary and pronunciation and one for grammar. There will also be a secondary presentation linked to the main slideshow that will focus on a different Spanish speaking country. My goal is to give a good foundation, use authentic resources and teach the Spanish language while allowing students to advance at their own pace. I will be available through the duration of the course for any questions as well as feedback on assignments. Presentations will include listening activities, grammar activities, games, music videos and practice work. I will encourage students to create flashcards that align with each presentation, I will encourage students to repeat after me in the recorded video to practice pronunciation and I will gladly give feedback and correct answers on all grammar activities. I will incorporate Google Slides, YouTube, Word Wall and more as needed (all of these are free accounts as well). **Because of the inclusion of sites such as YouTube and Word Wall, students must be over 13 to be a part of this class (Per Outschool Policy).** Class Experience This course is organized to teach the Spanish language through my instructional videos and linked activities that students can complete at their own pace. All material for all 12 modules (each module is roughly estimated to take a week to complete) will be presented to the students at the time of enrollment and students can reach out to me as needed with any questions or request of feedback upon completion of material. **Please note: There are no specific homework assignments or due dates, practice work is encouraged as well as pronunciation practice. All answers to any practice activities will be reviewed in the video lesson that follows the activity** I will make the course engaging and relaxed, while still encouraging student participation. My goal is to create an environment where the students feel comfortable, because the key component to acquisition of a foreign language is to be comfortable enough to have an open mind and not worry about perfecting the language. I want students to know that it is fine to make mistakes, I will NEVER embarrass a student and I am always willing to help with any questions the students may have. Mistakes actually are beneficial in the language learning process, and I made plenty of them learning a second language. **At this time there are no letter grades or percentages offered for the self paced course, I will however provide a certificate of completion once a student completes all 12 lessons. Please see the course syllabus for a lesson breakdown.
Learning Goals
Know the difference between ser and estar and use estar with the present progressive
Understand and use Stem Changing Verbs
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Descriptions/Adjectives
Vocab: Descriptions/Adjectives
Grammar: Review of Spanish 1 Adjective Noun Agreement
Culture: Mexico
Lesson 2:
Feelings
Vocab: Feelings
Grammar: Review Ser vs Estar
Culture: Guatemala
Lesson 3:
Technology
Vocab: Technology
Grammar : Demonstrative Adjectives
Culture: Equatorial Guinea
Lesson 4:
Sports
Vocab: Sports
Grammar: Verb Conjugations
Culture: Peru
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will use Google Slides to give my presentations each week, I will use YouTube to share individually selected videos that assist with the topics we are learning and I will use Loom as a way to record my instructional videos each week.
For the online games I will use Word Wall however I will provide individual links to specific games, students will not have access to the full website
Pre-Requisites
Spanish 1 Semester 1 or the equivalent
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University Of Akron
A little about me:
I have taught at all levels from preschool to college. I also have studied abroad in Central America. I have my Master’s in Spanish ED (K-12), Bachelor’s Degrees in both Spanish and Anthropology, a Master’s Certificate in Latin American Studies, a Certificate in Medical Interpreting (Spanish), and a level 5 TEFL Certificate to teach English as a second language. I am also happy to say I have been part of the Outschool family for 4 years now
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Self-Paced Course
$32
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12 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-18