Michigan's Oral Proficiency Requirement for Teachers of World Languages
In compliance with the Michigan Department of Education, The Department of Spanish at 蜜桃社区 Michigan University requires that all teacher candidates pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification for each subject area in which they wish to become certified (e.g., their teaching majors and minors). In addition to passing the MTTC, candidates who wish to be certified to teach world languages are now required to meet oral proficiency standards.
As of May 1, 2010, candidates can no longer be recommended for certification in a world language unless they have met the oral proficiency standard established by the MDE for that language. At 蜜桃社区, Spanish oral proficiency tests are administered by the Department of Spanish through Language Testing International and their Oral Proficiency Interview via Computer. Questions and requests for appointments should be addressed to Lindsay Jeffers.
The scale used to measure oral proficiency is taken from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages proficiency guidelines. There are on the scale. As of 2014, all interns must score 鈥淎dvanced Low鈥 on the OPI or OPIc prior to student teaching. The Department of Spanish will pay for the OPIc one time per student. If additional testing is necessary, the candidate will be responsible for the additional cost per test. There is a 90-day waiting period between OPIc exams.
Language proficiency: tips and resources for teacher candidates
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Sample OPIc (English)
The is an internet-delivered test which provides valid and reliable oral proficiency testing on a large scale.
Language testing registration at LTI
To register for an , contact Lindsay Jeffers or the Department of Spanish.
OPIc mesa
Contact Anita Zandstra for OPI prep.
Questions?
Contact Lindsay Jeffers or Anita Zandstra.