
Language Program Direction
CARLA's Language Program Direction initiative equips new and future postsecondary language program directors (LPDs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to support their daily work. Although these resources are developed with directors of lower-level courses in postsecondary language programs in mind, they are relevant for LPDs working in a range of contexts.
Who are Language Program Directors?
LPDs in postsecondary language departments are responsible for all aspects of lower-level language instruction, including curriculum design, assessment, program evaluation, materials development, teacher supervision and professionalization, scheduling, and troubleshooting. Many LPDs are also active scholars and graduate student mentors. The complexity of the job thus requires a range of knowledge and skills, as reflected in the content of CARLA’s interactive modules.Interactive Modules for LPDs
The Language Program Direction project team is working to create a set ofinteractive online modulesfor new and aspiring LPDs. Each module addresses a different topic related to directing lower-level language programs in postsecondary language departments. The modules can be used for self-study or as part of a course on language program direction.Language Program Direction Bibliography
This extensivebibliographyincludes scholarly articles, chapters, and books organized around four main subject areas: curriculum and instruction, teacher professional development, and program administration and evaluation.Second Language Research & Practice
