building proficiency 365

Building Proficiency 365

Beth LeidolfICTFL 2015

Twitter: @bleidolf67https://goo.gl/rSt58n

In this session:Part 1-What is Proficiency?Part 2-Learn more about existing proficiency tools for your program.Part 3-Create your own proficiency program of study for your curriculum.

Chatzy Collaborative Space: http://goo.gl/nUFX2r

Proficiency

What IS it? What IS it NOT?

Proficiency definitionsACTFL What individuals can do with language in terms of speaking, writing, listening, and reading in real-world situations in a spontaneous and non-rehearsed context.

National Standards (World Readiness Standards)Ability to understand and to be understood in the languages of the worldwide neighborhood.

Examples of Proficiency?___ 1. Repeat words/phrases after the teacher.___ 2. Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct conjugated verb.___ 3. Group work translates a small passage from English to Spanish.___ 4. Practice memorizing dialogues.___ 5. Interview each other on a topic such as “talk about your family.”

Examples of Proficiency?___ 6. Complete a written paragraph using appropriate grammar and punctuation.___ 7. Watch videos and answer given questions about the content.___ 8. Give a short presentation to the class such as speaking about their likes and dislikes.___ 9. Read a short paragraph and answer predetermined questions.___ 10. Listen to a short recording and summarize in Spanish verbally or in writing.

Thinking about your own program of study/curriculum...

Anywhere, anytimeMove to create this environment in our classroom and outside of the school day

Technology to the rescue!

★what students do ★how students learn, interact★how we communicate★how much we communicate

helping to foster an anytime,anywhereglobal participant !

Technology is Changing...

Existing tools that build proficiency...

Build proficiency with ACTFL

AAPPL conversationbuilder

Build proficiency with ACTFL

Use public tasks or create your own!

Connect globally with Skype

Connect globally through projects

Global Collaborationwith iEARN

Other organizations: Rotary Int’l

Write with the global community

class blogging andQuadblogging

other great resources

presentational interpretive

OR...Create your own anytime/anywhere environment to

encourage proficiency!

Benefits to creating your own program...- customized to your students, ability level- complements what you already have in

place- encourages building language proficiency

away from classroom, keeps skills fresh!

All done easy with a few tools...

free gift today! Language Tune-Up Template

Plan and Integrate with Google!

Create Presentational /Interpersonal Speaking Tasks

Example of a speaking task...

Add-in your writing tasks...

Add in listening/reading tasks...

Let’s encourage reflection!

Valuable data on students!

Considerations when planning...● Thoughtfully plan activities around modes-use existing

or create your own to match your target level of proficiency.

● Support and training- T knowing tools is key● Who will monitor?● Timely communication is key with Ss.● Follow-up on progress/feedback is key to growth

Cheers & ChallengesSuccessful student participation!Positive feedback from parents and students!Will be used as a supplemental piece during school year

Completion of all activities by participants How to identify & reach those most in need?How to advertise and market to all? Communication within unit district/non-unit district?

Build Those Bridges...Encourage skills and provide growth opportunities!

Supporting your bridge:Twitter: @bleidolf67Email: bleidolf@elmhurst205.org

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ResourcesSantillana PD series for teachers World Readiness StandardsACTFL Proficiency GuidelinesiEARNQuadbloggingLanguage Tune-Up TemplateInterpersonal Speaking (example of a Vocaroo file)

Example of a Vocaroo Audio File