Teaching Heritage and Domestic Language Learners in LCTL Courses


This project draws on the power of interactive multimedia technology and case-based learning to address two significant professional development needs unique to teachers who teach both heritage and domestic language learners in post-secondary LCTL classrooms. These needs are:

  • to understand the pedagogical challenges created by the presence of both domestic and heritage language students in their LCTL classrooms and
  • to use this understanding to create effectual learning communities in LCTL classrooms containing both heritage and domestic language students.

Project Co-Directors 2006-2010: Karen E. Johnson and Joan Kelly Hall, The Pennsylvania State University



Professional Development Materials:

Johnson, K. E. & Hall, J. K. (2008). Teaching Heritage and Domestic Language Learners. Instructional Resource for LCTL Teacher Preparation Series. University Park, PA: CALPER Publications. [more information]

Johnson, K. E. & Hall, J. K. (2009). Understanding Teachers of Heritage and Domestic Language Learners. Instructional Resource for LCTL Teacher Preparation Series. University Park, PA: CALPER Publications. [more information]

Johnson, K. E. & Hall, J. K. (2010). Understanding Heritage and Domestic Language Learners. Instructional Resource for LCTL Teacher Preparation Series. University Park, PA: CALPER Publications. [more information]