Modern

Modern & Classical Languages

5440-06

Student Name Praxis I

Student Identification Praxis II ___

Knowledge Standards: Demonstrates knowledge of foreign language & language education concepts & skills delineated in current national professional standards 1 & in Vermont's Framework of Standards & Learning

Opportunities including:

Content Distribution Requirements Knowledge Standards	Course Titles & Numbers	Courses Taken	Advisor Initials
□ Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, & aural comprehension in the target language(s)	FR/SP 240, 241, 243, all 300-400 level courses & study abroad
□ The structure of phonetic system, & different socio-linguistic levels or the target language	FR/SP 240, 241, 243 & study abroad
□ The practices, products, & perspectives of the target culture(s), including a broad general foundation in the arts, history, geography, economics, & literature of the target culture(s)	FR/SP 240, 241, 243, all 300-400 level courses & study abroad
□ The individual & societal advantages of foreign language learning	FR/SP 240, 241, 243, all 300-400 level courses & study abroad
□ The developmental process of second language acquisition at the early childhood/elementary and/or middle/secondary levels	The newly proposed methods course??
□ Research-based instructional methods & strategies that develop foreign language communication skills as a process & articulate continuous sequences of instruction across the early childhood/elementary &/or middle/secondary instructional levels

Performance Competencies: Implements a foreign language curriculum that provides students with opportunities to achieve the cultural & linguistic outcomes specified in current national professional standards & in

Vermont’s Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. Specifically the educator:

Performance Competencies	Course Titles & Numbers	# Credits	Advisor Initials
□ Applies knowledge of research-based methods & strategies for teaching foreign languages & cultures to the design of developmentally appropriate learning activities for students with diverse learning styles, interests, & linguistic backgrounds	ED 424 ED 417
□ Uses authentic documents & materials (such as music, art, food, literature, or newspapers) in order to develop students' understanding & appreciation of the target culture's history, geographical regions, values, & customs	ED 424 ED 417
□ Selects & incorporates instructional media appropriate to foreign language learning, including authentic print & electronic materials from the target culture	ED 424 ED 417
□ Focuses teaching on the development of cross-cultural & linguistic competence through critical thinking & communicative activities	ED 424 ED 417
□ Integrates classroom curricular themes with the foreign language curriculum (early childhood/elementary)	ED 424 ED 417
□ Advocates for all students to learn a foreign language & culture at the earliest possible age	ED 424 ED 417
Additional Requirements □ A major in a modern or classical language, or the equivalent in undergraduate &/or graduate coursework. (Native speakers & speakers of ASL are exempt from this requirement.)
□ A minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in modern & classical languages at the elementary (PK-6) or middle/secondary (7-12) instructional level, depending on the authorization sought. For the full PK-12 authorization, a minimum of a practicum, or the equivalent, in modern & classical languages at both the PK-6 & 7-12 instructional levels is required.	ED 361 ED 343 ED 424

Content Advisor:

The above list highlights the breadth of curriculum content that is required by the State of Vermont Educator Licensing Department. Please discuss & plan with your advisee the courses that will address each of the listed areas. After the student provides you with evidence (i.e., Knightvision transcript) that verifies that the appropriate courses have been taken, please verify this with your signature.

Advisor Signature: _______________________

PRAXIS I Test Codes

You must take all 3 sections of Praxis I. Choose a paper-based version OR a computerized version.

	Paper-Based PPST		Computerized PPST
	Test Code	Pass Score	Test Code	Pass Score
Reading	0710	177	5710	177
Writing	0720	174	5720	174
Math	0730	175	5730	175

PRAXIS II

Test Codes for Science

Choose the Multiple Choice OR Essay Version

Candidates must meet the passing scores on BOTH the content knowledge and productive language test.

	Multiple Choice		Essay
	Test Code	Pass Score	Test Code	Pass Score
French	0173	157	0171	163
Latin	0600	580	No essay test option for Latin
Spanish	0191	163	0192	165

Last updated April 27 2006