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Transcript of 2012 KWLA Winter Workshop (January)
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?
MORE QUESTIONS
Showcase (Assessments, Rubrics, etc.)
Showcase (Regional Registration)
YOUR Regional Director
Proficiency, Standard, [email protected]
