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T-2 October 19, 2011: Understanding the Standards AGENDA  Welcome and Introductions  Reconnecting to the NCES for WL  Scenarios  Curriculum Mapping  Review and Plan of Action  Evaluation

T-3 What is Curriculum? ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES & GOALS scope & sequence chart TEXTBOOK Goal-Oriented “Work Plan”

T-4 What we have: WLES Frame- work End of course goals Sample assessment tasks Cultural contexts Learning experiences Language components T-2

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T-6 An Effective Curriculum is… STANDARDS-BASED STANDARDS-BASED CONNECTED CONNECTED FLEXIBLE FLEXIBLE NCSCS for WL CLE AR CLE AR

T-7 Curriculum Connections Curriculum Coordination Curriculum Articulation Curriculum Unity Curriculum Alignment WRITTEN TAUGHT TESTED/ LEARNED Novice Intermediate Advanced Superior assessmentassessment curriculum

T-8 Adapting to the NCWLES

T-9 The Design-Out Process 4)DESIGN THE SEQUENCE OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES 3) IDENTIFY ENABLING KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 1)IDENTIFY GOALS 2)DEVELOP SAMPLE PERFORMANCE-BASED TASKS

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T-13 Remembering: can the student recall or remember the information? Understanding: can the student explain ideas or concepts? Applying: can the student use the information in a new way? Analyzing: can the student distinguish between the different parts? Evaluating: can the student justify a stand or decision? Creating: can the student create new product or point of view? TERMS

T-14 Learning Scenario Learning Scenarios are…  Essential Standard-based  form a thematic unit consisting of multi-staged, task-based activities  integrate other subject areas  are student-centered  stimulate creativity and encourage divergent thinking  use authentic, contextualized target language

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T-26 Interpersonal Communication: Modern Languages ES #1: Use the language to engage in interpersonal communication. FLES/Early Start Program, End of 4th Year of Study Exit Expectations after 3 years Novice High (NH) Themes, Learning Tasks, Activities, Resources Connections to Language & Literacy (CLL) NH.CLL.1.1 Use simple phrases and short sentences to exchange information about familiar topics. NH.CLL.1.2 Generate conversations using familiar vocabulary and structures in short social interactions. NH.CLL.1.3 Generate responses to familiar questions, statements, commands, or other stimuli. NH.CLL.1.4 Use simple questions about familiar topics to acquire needed information. Connections to Other Disciplines (COD) NH.COD.1.1 Use simple phrases and short sentences to exchange information about topics in other disciplines. NH.COD.1.2 Generate simple responses to questions, statements, commands, or other stimuli in various classes across the disciplines. NH.COD.1.3 Understand how to ask simple questions about familiar topics to acquire needed information for classes in other disciplines. Communities (CMT) NH.CMT.1.1 Use simple phrases and short sentences in short social interactions. NH.CMT.1.2 Carry out short interactions on familiar topics, such as family, friends, and activities, with people from the target culture or communities of learners of the same target language. Curriculum Mapping with the WLES Clarifying Objectives

T-27 Ticket Out 3x3 Write three important points you learned today. Determine 2 actions you will take based on the information shared today. What is one question you have?