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Insights into Teaching German: Mrs. Natalie Simmons' Journey and Recommendations

Mrs. Natalie Simmons, a German teacher at Madison Consolidated High School for 19 years, offers valuable insights for aspiring educators. With a German minor from Franklin College and graduate studies at Indiana University-Bloomington, she emphasizes the significance of being active in language clubs and pursuing study abroad programs. Supplementary courses in film, literature, and psychology are crucial for understanding culture and teaching effectively. Mrs. Simmons highlights the importance of patience at introductory levels and finding a balance in advancing students’ skills. Knowing German opens job opportunities worldwide.

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Insights into Teaching German: Mrs. Natalie Simmons' Journey and Recommendations

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  1. EDUC131: Language teacher/professor Chapin Nutter

  2. Mrs. Natalie Simmons • German teacher at Madison Consolidated High School (19 years) • German minor as an undergrad at Franklin College in Indianapolis • Education graduate program at Indiana University-Bloomington

  3. Early steps to take • Be active in corresponding language clubs and assume leadership roles • STUDY ABROAD • First-hand experience dealing with new culture • Fun, new learning environment • Take Supplementary language courses • i.e. film, literature all in order to gain better sense of culture • Psychology courses are key

  4. What does the job consist of? • A teacher/professor typically works from 7-9 hours a day depending on current situation • Introductory Level -teaching the language itself -requires PATIENCE • Intermediate to Advance Levels -find balance between challenge and attainability

  5. What did I find most interesting? • German is important because it is one of the most widely spoken languages in the UN. • Knowing German opens up job opportunities, not only domestically, but also overseas. • Compared to other foreign languages, German has significantly fewer teachers.

  6. What did I learn? • Learning how to teach is just as important as learning the language • Supplementary language courses, combined with other disciplines (psychology, education) are vital • The highlight of teaching is seeing a kid improve from one day to the next.

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