Preparing and Supporting Teachers of Less Commonly Taught Languages.

• Autores: Shuhan C. Wang
• Localización: Modern language journal, ISSN 0026-7902, Vol. 93, Nº 2, 2009, págs. 282-287
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the support that is given to teachers of less commonly taught languages (LCTLs) in the U.S. The teachers of such languages are, the article alleges, improperly trained and teacher development opportunities are lacking. The U.S. National Security Language Initiative (NSLI) established the need for instruction in languages such as Chinese, Arabic, and Russian. The educational attainment of language teachers in the U.S., many of whom are native speakers who immigrated to the U.S., is discussed. The system used for certifying LCTL teachers is explained and is sometimes an obstacle for some to enter the teaching profession so alternative paths to certification are sometimes used.