linguafolio: making the case for proficiency. i can follow a command, especially if someone uses...

LINGUAFOLIO: MAKING THE CASE FOR PROFICIENCY

I can follow a command, especially if someone uses gestures.

This is one of my goals.

I can do it with help.I can do it easily and well.

WHY BOTHER?• Improve learning

• Improve learners

• Data-driven decision making

• Accountability

WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY QUIZ?

NOTHING.

IT’S YOUR QUIZ I WORRY ABOUT.

EVERYBODY’S QUIZ

• Works in any language

• Works in any curriculum

• Provides a common measuring stick

• Helps us teach better

• Helps students learn

• Helps NFLC plead our case

LINGUAFOLIOOUR QUIZ

• Performance-based

• Standards-based

• Language-neutral

• Curriculum-neutral

• Curriculum-compatible

Can you convince the jury?

A GOOD ADVOCATE

A GOOD ADVOCATE

• SUPPORTS

• ORGANIZES EVIDENCE

• GIVES GOOD ADVICE

A GOOD REFEREE

• FAIR

• RESPONSIBLE

• FOLLOWS RULES

• IS HATED

LINGUAFOLIOSTRUCTURE FOR ORGANIZING EVIDENCE- Biography: Qualitative record of reflections

: Self-evaluation of can-do’s- Dossier: Evidence supporting self-evaluation

- Passport: Summary of evidence includingExternal assessments Biographical informationSelf assessments & evidence

NOVICE HIGH

PARENT AND CHILD CAN-DO’S

OPEN ENDED CAN-DO’S

How do I do it?

1) On Day 1, have students create a LinguaFolio Online account

2) Have students with prior knowledge check CanDo’s

3) Have all students log on at regular intervals (every other day)

Support• Online tutorial for students

• Email help

• Phone help

Suggestions• Mantra: LinguaFolio belongs to the learner

• Use tech savvy students to help

• Incorporate CanDo discussions into class

• Be a good advocate

PASSIONATE ARGUMENTS

IDENTIFYING CAN DO GOALS

•START WITH INTERPERSONAL

•BE REALISTIC•SEPARATE “COVER” AND “CAN DO”

Identifying CanDo targets

Group 1: 50-100 hours

Group 2: 100-150 hours

Group 3: 150-200 hours

Group 4: More than 200 hours

Group 5: Heritage and advanced

I can follow a command, especially if someone uses gestures.

This is one of my goals.

I can do it with help.I can do it easily and well.

CARL FALSGRAFCASLS

UNIVERSITY OF OREGONfalsgraf@uoregon.edu

541-346-5715