Building Capacity in Chinese and Arabic Pam Delfosse World Languages Education Consultant Claire Kotenbeutel Critical Language Fellows Project Consultant

Education for a World-Ready Wisconsin Linguistic and cultural diversity within local communities Interconnected, interdependent, and competitive global community Need to foster global competency International knowledge, skills and dispositions Proficiency in languages in addition to English

K-16 Pathways to Proficiency Continuum with defined levels (ACTFL) Degree to which one can interpret, exchange and present information or ideas Capacity to use language effectively within new cultural contexts Development takes time, varies by language Early start, extended/articulated sequence, effective instruction with progress measured through performance assessments Organizing framework for program development and evaluation

Why Chinese and Arabic? Federal definition of “critical languages” Languages of economic opportunity, national security and more Shortage of certification programs, qualified teachers, courses and speakers Unique features of language require more time for mastery Interest high and funding available

Background : The Chinese Experience Regional differences Heritage and 2 nd Language Programs Professional Associations (CLTA, CLASS, WACLT) Teaching and Learning Standards SAT II and AP Chinese Exams Local Experience One Teacher’s Story Historical and Current Funding

Critical Language Fellows Project Mission: Support the development and sustainable growth of effective Mandarin and Arabic language programs in Wisconsin schools.

Critical Language Fellows Partners US Department of Education WI Department of Public Instruction UW-Madison Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction World Language Teacher Education Program Center for East Asian Studies Education Portfolios and Career Services Concordia Language Villages Teacher Certification Program Supervisors Participating School Districts Pre-service Teachers

Areas of Development Pre-service Teacher Education District Program Development and Instructional Support Pathways for Heritage Language Credit Professional and Community Partnerships Model for Future Initiatives

TEACHER PREPARATION INCLUDES: World language education theory, methods, field experience, portfolio and assessment literacy development 14 Month Training Program 2 Summer Institutes Academic Year Practice Online Professional Development Quarterly Workshops 35 Pre-service Teachers 15 ( ) Chinese 8 ( ) Chinese 12( ) Arabic Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows Project Department of Public Instruction

Partial Fulfillment of Required Coursework and Field Experience World Language Teaching– Theory and Methods (3 credits) Elementary, Middle, Secondary Practicum (6 credits) Advanced Methods in Teaching Chinese (3 credits) Elementary, Middle, Secondary Student Teaching (6 credits) *UW-Madison Course Syllabi & Credits

CLF Pre-service Teacher Education Instructional Delivery Two 4-week Summer Sessions Concordia Language Villages UW-Madison Chinese Language Academy (K-12 Students) Academic Year On-line Networking, Portfolio and Assessment Literacy Development Classroom Observations & Reports Professional Development WAFLT (Fall Conference, Winter Workshop, Summer Institute) ACTFL MOPI Training

CLF Pre-service Teacher Education Key Concepts *Standards Based Curricula *Thematic Unit & Lesson Design *Assessment Literacy *Effective Instructional Strategies *Classroom Management *Instructional Materials Selection *Reflective Pedagogy *Professional and Student Portfolios *Diverse Learning Communities *Instructional Technology *Parent/School Community Relations

Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows Project Department of Public Instruction DISTRICT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Salary Support Grants (3 year cycle) Program Development Workshops Project Consultation & Site Visits Goal -15 New Language Programs 10 Chinese 5 Arabic Elementary School Program Priority

Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows Project Department of Public Instruction HERITAGE LANGUAGE CREDIT PROJECT: High School Credit for School Supported Projects by Heritage Language Learners Proficiency Assessment Training & Support Community Partnerships

Issues of Consequence Supply and Demand Teacher Certification & Licensing Immigration Status, Academic Credentials Responsive and Responsible Pathways Staffing Language Proficiency Pedagogical Training Knowledge of American Education System Student, Staff, Parent Communication Language & Cultural Issues Language Variation Politicization & Prejudice Technology (Teaching, Learning, Connecting) Integration into Language Department & School Community

Keys to Success Highly Qualified Teachers Professional Development Instructional Resources & Materials Curriculum/Assessment Framework Growth and Sustainability Plan Collaborative Relationships District Level Support Public Relations Other (Voices from the Field)

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Contact Us: Pam Delfosse, World Language Consultant Phone: Claire Kotenbeutel, Instructional Supervisor Program Applications and Information: