1. 1. Rationale. This Rule highlights those elements distinctive to the World Languages. These standards build upon the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, ISTE Standards, and Alabama Specific Standards. The standards are consistent with the current Alabama Course of Study: World Languages. Implementation of the standards will be in the Alabama Continuous Improvement guidance.

2. 2. Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03, 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, 290-3-3-.11, and 290-3-3-.20, the curriculum shall require coursework, key assessments, and field experiences in the following areas:

   1. a. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop content knowledge in World Languages (Content Language, Linguistics, and Comparisons, and Cultures, Literatures, and Cross-disciplinary Concepts)
   2. b. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop an ability to plan, implement, assess, and reflect upon research-based instruction to increase student motivation and enhance active learning of World Languages for all learners.

   3. c. Unique Field Experiences, Practica, and Internship Placement Requirements.

      1. i. Field experiences shall include placements in both P-6 and 6-12 world languages classrooms if the candidate is pursuing P-12 certification. If the candidate is pursuing 6-12 certification, he/she shall have placements in both the middle grades and high school.
      2. ii. To the extent possible, field experiences should allow candidates the opportunity to practice in World Languages.
      3. iii. Although not required, the practicum experience can be at either the P-6 level or 6-12 level for P-12 certification; experiences can be either at the middle or high school level for 6-12 certification. Experiences should deepen candidate understanding and ability in world languages education.

      4. iv. Unless a practicum experience and/or at least three field experiences have been completed at the other level:

         1. a. P-12 internship shall be split between P-6 and 6-12
         2. b. 6-12 internship shall be split between middle level grades and high school grades.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-16 and 16-23-14.

Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .14 was renumbered .27 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

History: New Rule: December 19, 1978. Amended: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Amended: Filed June 14, 1999; effective July 19, 1999. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. Amended: Filed September 13, 2018; effective October 28, 2018; operative June 1, 2019. Repealed and New Rule: Published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.