+ world language itls tuesday, september 20, 2011
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World Language ITLsTuesday, September 20, 2011
+Let’s Dish Up Some New Recipes
+Let’s Dish Up Some New Recipes
Appetizers / Snacks / Beverages
Breads / Desserts
Soups / Main Dishes
Salads / Side Dishes
+How is a “recipe” a metaphor for curriculum & planning?
+Today’s Outcomes
Review applications of argument writing & mathematical practices
Identify changes to world language AP exams
Set a vision for world language curriculum development
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Argument Writing
Mathematical Practices
Focus on Integrating theCommon Core
+Argument Writing
What are some of the differences between argument writing & persuasion?
What are the four claims?
What is the role of counter-claims?
What else do you know?
The most watched movies are those that touch the heart.
Mobile technology is the future format for school textbooks.
All schools should enforce a “seniors only” parking permit.
Popular toys aren’t always determined by children.
Claims in World
Languages
ValuesDefinition or Fact
Cause & EffectSolutions or Policies
+Argument Writing: The Process
Set the scene
Pose a question & possible claims
Review resources & complete an organizer
Organize the writing
Edit & revise
+Argument Writing: Let’s Take a Look
Review the lessons
or
Create another lesson
Work in pairs / small groups
or
Work individually
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Argument Writing
Mathematical Practices
School Improvement Plan
Appendix D
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Take
Ten
+What’s on the Menu? New Recipes for World Language AP Exams AP French
AP German
AP Italian
+French AP Language & Culture
Themes
Elements
Types of Communication
+German AP Language & Culture
Achievement level descriptions
Exam format and content integration of communicative modes contextualization authentic print and audio materials culture embedded in the exam
questions
Thematic/ interdisciplinary approach
Implications for vertical planning
+Italian AP Language & Culture
Focus on persuasive writing
Formal email reply (register)
Allowance for grammatical mistakes
All authentic sources (oral & written)
Free response & multiple choice divided evenly
+Italian AP Language & Culture
Preparing for the AP:
Weekly current events based on themes
Themes first, grammar second
Diving into persuasive writing
Using questioning to start off each class
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What does this mean for our world language curricula?
AP
ExamsMathematic
al
Practices
Argument
Writing
+InnovationDesignEnergyOpportunity
+IDEO in HCPSS
College & Career Ready What does it mean to be a 21st Century Learner
today? How might technology enable 21st Century learning?
+IDEO in HCPSS
+IDEO in HCPSS: Insights
Experiential Learning
Real-life Learning
Empowering Students
Creative Problem Solving
Meaningful Technology
Support & Encouragement
Not Re-inventing the Wheel
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How might we . . . ?A Focus on World Language Curricula
+Brainstorming
Defer judgment
Encourage wild ideas
Build on the ideas of others
Stay focused on topic
One conversation at a time
Be visual
Go for quantity
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How might we . . . ?A Focus on World Language Curricula
+IDEO in HCPSS: Insights
Experiential Learning
Real-life Learning
Empowering Students
Creative Problem Solving
Meaningful Technology
Support & Encouragement
Not Re-inventing the Wheel
+Select Promising Ideas
Cluster the ideas
Vote for 3 favorites
Discuss the results
+Build to Think: Whip Up a Recipe
Pick an idea
What “ingredients” would it take?
Steps People Policies / Permissions Materials Other Resources Funding
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COMMITFOR TWO WEEKS
+ NEXT STEPS
Two Week Innovation
Oct. 11 – Share Results
Oct. 12 – 7-Week Curriculum Workshop
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Take
Five
+AP Course Descriptions
Recipes for Success
Peter DiMarco
Jennifer Cornell
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EVALUATIONOnline