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Explore sample curriculum and proficiency range levels in Colorado's World Languages project, aligned with state standards and emphasizing cultural connections, communication, and comparisons. Learn more at http://www.cde.state.co.us/CoWorldLanguages/StateStandards.asp
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Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project World Languages Anna Huffman – Principle Standards Specialist For an overview of the project and samples please view Dr. Brian Sevier’sA closer look at Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project and the teacher-created curriculum samples
Proficiency Range Levels Not Grade Levels • Intermediate-Mid • Intermediate-Low • Novice-High • Novice-Mid • Novice-Low Follow this link for more information: http://www.cde.state.co.us/CoWorldLanguages/StateStandards.asp
Resources: ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and ACTFL Performance Guidelines
Colorado Academic Standards in World Languages Standard 1: Communication in Languages Other Than English Standard 2: Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures Standard 3: Connections with Other Disciplines and Information Acquisition Standard 4: Comparisons to Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture Foundational Concepts in World Languages: Interpersonal Communication, Interpretive Communication, Presentational Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons
How are the Colorado Academic Standards in World Languages manifested in the sample curriculum?
Colorado’s Unique Standards Based Template • Design reflects emphasis on concepts and skills in Colorado Academic Standards • Centers around ideas • Supports teaching to greater intellectual depth • Emphasizes knowledge transfer • Design reflects feedback from educators across the state • Customizable and flexible
Generalization: When two or more concepts combine to make a relationship Focusing Lens Inquiry Question Unit Strands Foundational Concepts Unit Concepts
Unit Title: Mealtime and Celebrations Critical Content in World Languages Description… The cultural content of the curriculum unit which includes the cultural practices, products, and/or perspectives Essential vocabulary in the target language of the curriculum unit Essential grammar of the curriculum unit Links to other disciplines and content areas in the curriculum unit
Unit Title: Mealtime and Celebrations Key Skills in World Languages
Thank you for your time Feel free to contact Anna Huffman at the Colorado Department of Education with follow up questions. Email: huffman_a@cde.state.co.us Phone: 720-626-2052 For an overview of the project and samples please view Dr. Brian Sevier’sA closer look at Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project and the teacher-created curriculum samples