kentucky world language association

January 21, 2012

WELCOME

WELCOME & THANK YOU

Bowling Green

Host: Ferrel Rose

Trainer: Susann Davis

Greenville

Host: Carrie Ezzell

Trainer: Terri Coke

Georgetown

Host: Lucas Gravitt

Trainer: Jocelyne Waddle

WELCOME & THANK YOU

Boone County

Host: Chelo Diaz

Trainer: Andrea Suarez

Carter County

Host & Trainer: Ben Hawkins

Louisville

Host & Trainer: Alice Spagnola

I can describe the three modes of communication and activities that allow my students to perform tasks in each mode.

LEARNING TARGETS

1

I can describe what a student can do at the Novice and Intermediate Level.

LEARNING TARGETS

2

I can rate a student writing and speaking sample using the KWLA Showcase Rubric.

LEARNING TARGETS

3

I can explain the purpose of the KWLA Showcase “I Can!” self-assessments and use them to prepare my students.

LEARNING TARGETS

4

Questions (approx. every 45 min.)

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Group Activity (w/ local trainer)

Presentation

KENTUCKY STANDARD

WHY?

Classrooms are transforming to reflect an increasing emphasis on developing students’ communicative competence. Today’s classroom is about teaching languages so that students use them to communicate with native speakers of the language.

KENTUCKY STANDARD

Learning about language

KENTUCKY STANDARD

Focused on isolated skills

Using the textbook as curriculum

Testing to find out what they don’t know

Only teacher knows how to grade

Learning about language

KENTUCKY STANDARD

Focused on isolated skills

Using the textbook as curriculum

Testing to find out what they don’t know

Only teacher knows how to grade

Students learn to use language

Focused on the modes of communication

Using thematic units & authentic resources

Assessing to find out what students can do

Students know and understand criteria

KENTUCKY STANDARD

WHY?Realistic Expectations

Student Centered

Focused on Performance

KENTUCKY STANDARD

Modes of Communication

INTERPRETIVE LISTENING and READINGI can interpret information, concepts, and ideas from a variety of culturally authentic

sources on a variety of topics.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONI can exchange information, concepts, and

ideas with a variety of speakers or readers on a variety of topics in a culturally appropriate

context.

PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING and WRITINGI can present information, concepts, and

ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a culturally

appropriate context. .

Watch this sample interview (twice) and discuss as a large group what language the learner is using (vocab), how the learner is using the language (text type), and how well the learner is using the language (control).

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

15 minutes

WHAT NOVICES CAN DO

Greg Duncan (2011) resourcesfromgreg.wikispaces.com

Watch this sample interview (twice) and discuss as a large group what language the learner is using (vocab), how the learner is using the language (text type), and how well the learner is using the language (control).

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

15 minutes

WHAT NOVICES CAN DO

Greg Duncan (2011) resourcesfromgreg.wikispaces.com

Got Questions?

Based on your understanding of what Novice and Intermediate Level Speakers can do, create a visual with materials available at your location (computers, markers, objects, napkins, etc.) that best represents each level.

GROUP ASSIGNMENT

15 minutes

Preparing Students for Performance

SHOWCASE SELF ASSESSMENT

I ….

SHOWCASE SELF-ASSESSMENT

SHOWCASE RUBRIC

Focused on Performance

Measuring Language Proficiency

Providing Feedback to Learners

“Learner uses familiar words and phrases on familiar tasks, topics, and activities.” (NH)

“Learner uses words & expressions from a wide range of topics and begins to use expanded vocabulary within a topic. “ (IM)

“Learner uses memorized words, lists, phrases and occasional sentences.” (NM)

“Learner uses connected sentences to narrate in different time frames or describe and explain. “ (IH)

“Learner makes errors* and some errors may interfere with communication. Accuracy decreases when learner attempts to create with language.” (NH)

Got Questions?

showcase@kwla-online.org

MORE QUESTIONS

Showcase (Assessments, Rubrics, etc.)

Showcase (Regional Registration)

YOUR Regional Director

Proficiency, Standard, TeachingJacqueline.VanHouten@education.ky.gov