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Options for Students to Learn a World Language
inArlington Secondary Schools
ProgramI. Welcome & IntroductionII. Some personal experiences: Student PanelIII. Language Learning Opportunities in
Arlington Secondary Schools in Fall 2013– Advanced Studies Diploma & Special Programs
IV. Benefits of Language Learning V. Some opportunities for language learners
(during and) after High School VI. Open Questions & Discussion
Presenters
Marleny PerdomoSupervisor of World Languages for Arlington Public Schools
Rick JacksonAsst. Chair of World Languages Advisory
CommitteeSenior Research Associate at the National Foreign Language Center, University of Maryland
Arlington Student Panel
Personal ExperiencesFive Arlington Language Students
Charlie Argon, Chinese, Washington-Lee HS Bou Dia, French, Wakefield HS Jennifer Frey, Chinese and Spanish, H-B Woodlawn
Secondary Program Ingrid Jacobsen, Spanish Immersion, Wakefield HS Amy Sheahan, French, Washington-Lee HS
Secondary World Language Options
Marleny Perdomo World Languages Supervisor
Email Address: [email protected]
Introduction
• Learn about the wide variety of programs available at secondary levels
• Learn about dynamics of programming– Goals and Standards– Proficiency targets– Best Practices– Requirements for Advanced Studies Diploma
Middle School World Languages
High School World Languages
WorldLanguage Courses At Middle Schools SY 2012-13
SchoolsArabic
(Distance Learning)
Chinese(Distance Learning)
French German Latin SpanishSpanish for
Fluent Speakers
(SFS)
Spanish Language
Arts/Immersion
Gunston Levels 1 & 2 Levels 1 & 2 Levels
1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
(Distance Learning)
Levels 1 & 2 Level 1 Grades 6,7,8
Jefferson Level1 &2
Level 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1
2(DL)
Levels: Grade 6 Trans. and
1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Kenmore Levels 1 & 2
Level 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
(Distance Learning)
Levels 1 & 2 Level 1 & 2
Swanson Level1 & 2
Level 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Grade 6 Trans. and
1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Williams-burg
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Grade 6 Trans. and
1 & 2
H.B Woodlawn
Level 1 & 2
Level 1 & 2
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1A & 1B
Levels 1 & 2
Levels 1A/B ,1& 2
Levels 1 & 2
World Language Courses at High Schools SY 2012-13
Schools Arabic Chinese French German Japanese Latin SpanishSpanish for
Fluent Speakers
(SFS)
Spanish Lang.
Arts/Immersion
HB Woodlawn
Levels 1-4
Levels 1-4
Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,
5AP,6AP
Levels 3
5AP & 6
Levels 1,2,3,4(Distance Learning)
Levels 1,2,3,4
4AP,5AP,6AP
Levels 1,2,3,4,55AP,6AP
Level1 - 3
Wakefield Levels 1-4
Level1-4
Levels 1,2,3,4
5AP,6AP
Levels 1,2,3
Levels 1,2,3,4(VSEN
Distance Learning)
Levels 1,2,3,4
5AP
Levels 1,2,3,4AP
5AP
Levels 1 & 2
Washington Lee
Levels 1-4
Levels 1-4
Levels 1,2,3,4,5IB/SL 1&2
Levels 1 – 3
4 & 5AP(Distance Learning)
Levels 1,2,3
(Distance Learning)
Levels 1,2,3,4
4APIB/SL 1&2
Levels 1,2,3,4,55AP,6AP
IB/SL 1&2
Levels 1,2,3,
4AP,5APIB/HL 1&2
Yorktown Level 1-4
Levels 1-4
Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,
5AP,6AP
Levels 3
4 & 5AP (Distance Learning
Levels 1,2,3,4(Distance Learning)
Levels 1,2,3,4,54AP,5AP
Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,
5AP,6AP
Levels 1,2,3
Functional Communication
Perspectives and Practices
Other Disciplines
Target Language & Culture To Your Own
Application to the World Beyond the Classroom
National Goals
Goals and Standards
• Communication– Goal # 1 – Use knowledge and language skills for functional
communication• Cultures
– Goal # 2 – Gain knowledge of other cultural perspectives and practices• Connections
– Goal # 3 – Connect foreign language study to experiences in other curricular areas and to personal interests
• Comparisons– Goal # 4 – Compare the target language and culture with own language
and culture• Communities
– Goal # 5 – Use the language and apply learning to the world beyond the classroom
Anticipated Performance Outcomes
Arlington Speaking/Writing Proficiency Correlation to ACTFL Levels
APS Modern Language Fluent Speakers
LEVEL I
Speaking Novice-Low-Mid Intermediate-Mid
Writing Novice-Low-Mid Intermediate-Low
LEVEL II
Speaking Novice-Mid-High Intermediate-High
Writing Novice Mid-HighIntermediate
Mid
LEVEL III
SpeakingNovice-High/
Intermediate-LowAdvanced Low
WritingNovice-High/
Intermediate-LowIntermediate High
LEVEL IVSpeaking Intermediate Low-Mid Advanced-Mid
Writing Intermediate Low-Mid Advanced-Low
LEVEL V-VISpeaking Intermediate-Mid Advanced-High
Writing Intermediate-Mid Advanced-Mid
Advanced Studies DiplomaFor more information, please see the APS Program of Studies
Other Opportunities I: Advanced Placement Courses in High School
French AP-5 & AP-6German AP-4 & AP-5Latin AP-4 & AP-5Spanish AP-5 & AP-6Spanish for Fluent SpeakersAP-Language (4th yr)
AP-Literature IAP-Literature II
Chinese (Virtual Virginia) AP-5
International Baccalaureate (T-J MS & W-L HS)French, Latin, Spanish, Arabic & Chinese
Other Opportunities II: Summer Study in Arlington with STARTALK
Other Opportunities III: Summer Study at the Governor’s Academy
French ArabicGerman Chinese
Spanish JapaneseLatin Russian
Other Opportunities IV: Summer Study Overseas through the State Department
Benefits of Language Learning
Originally prepared by
Margaret E. Malone, Ph.D.Mother of Spanish FLES Program Students
Overview
• Why do we learn languages?
• What are the benefits of learning languages?
• What do we mean by “functional proficiency”
and why does it take so long?
Why do we learn languages?
• Communication• Learning • Culture• Friends• Interest• Requirements• Other …
What are some benefits of language learning?
• Practical– Ease of communication with others at home and away
• Intellectual– Good for the brain, helps learn other subjects, increases
executive function, creativity and cognitive flexibility• Patriotic/Service
– Serve others by ability to communicate, translate, understand
• Global Perspectives– Understand what others say and write and how they live
and think
What is functional proficiency? (1/2)
• Function: ability to get along, make transactions, get things done, learn, work and operate in a setting
• Functional speaking, listening, reading and writing within the culture
What is functional proficiency? (2/2)
• Making a transaction– Buy bread– Make a contract
• Expressing an opinion– Pink vs. blue– Redskins vs Cowboys
• Explaining• Handling a complicated situation• Integrating skills (interacting, interpreting,
presenting)
What are the Major Levels?How are They Defined?
How long does functional speaking proficiency take to learn?
• Words and phrases: Beginning years– Dog– (I) Don’t understand
• Sentences: Beginning years +– I have a dog. He is brown. I love him.
• Coherent pieces: Time on task and practice; accuracy– A story of how my dog and I met for the first time
• Extended discourse:– It’s better to adopt an adult dog than a puppy
A Few (out of many) Opportunities for Young People with Strong
Proficiency in Another Language …
• STARTALK Summer Intensive Programshttps://STARTALK.umd.edu
• National Security Language Initiative for Youth Summer Programs Abroad http://www.nsliforyouth.org
• Critical Language Scholarship Programhttp://clscholarship.org
• Boren Awards for International Studyhttp://www.borenawards.org
• The Language Flagshipshttp://thelanguageflagship.org
http:www.nflc.org/beyond-startalk
More Sites About Language
Web Links at http://www.nflc.org/weblinks • Careers in Language• Foreign Language Resource Centers• General Resources• Media Resources• Professional Associations
Thank You....
Questions?