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Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism. Presentation for Parents December 2013. Who are we?. Introduce yourself to a person near you and discuss the following prompts: 1. Do you speak more than one language? If yes, what are the languages?

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Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

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  1. Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism Presentation for Parents December 2013

  2. Who are we? Introduce yourself to a person near you and discuss the following prompts: 1. Do you speak more than one language? If yes, what are the languages? 2. Do you have family members or friends who speak two or three languages? If yes, what are the languages? • How many languages do you estimate are spoken by students in Santa Clara County? Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  3. Goal Acknowledge and discuss the value of multilingualism in the 21st century Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  4. Why Language? If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. -Nelson Mandela Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  5. Student Voices http://mes.sccoe.org/bwlct/ Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  6. Role of Language in Global Competence Bilingualism and multilingualism are advantages for students competing to succeed in a 21st century global society. Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  7. Role of Language in Global Competence Students must develop four competencies and abilities to • investigate the world • recognize perspectives • communicate ideas • take action Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  8. Data Trends in Language Learning Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  9. Citizens Comfortable Conversing in a Second Language 10% 54% 54% of Europeans feel comfortable conversing in a second language 10% native born U.S. citizens feel comfortable conversing in a language other than English Source: 2010 U.S. Census Source: European Commission, 2012 Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  10. Percentage of Schools in the U.S. Offering Foreign Language Source: America’s Foreign Language Deficit, Forbes, 2012 Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  11. K-12 Foreign Language Learning • 21 countries require their students to study at least one additional language • China – Foreign language study is compulsory starting at ages 8-9 • Canada – Foreign language study is compulsory starting at age 10 • United States – Foreign language study is not compulsory Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  12. Types of Awards Multilingualism Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  13. Viewing Video: Parents and Students’ Voices • Observe the video clip • Prepare to discuss your reactions and thoughts Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  14. Biliteracy Award Programs Seal of Biliteracy Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism Pathway Awards

  15. Seal of Biliteracy Recognition by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction and districts and county offices of education of students who meet the criteria for demonstrating proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English by high school graduation Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  16. Pathway Awards Acknowledgements to encourage students to begin or continue the study of a second or third language • At the end of elementary school students may earn • Bilingual Service and Participation Award or • BiliteracyAttainment Award • At the end of middle school students may earn • Pursuit of Bilingualism Award or • Biliteracy Attainment Award Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  17. Multiple Paths to Multilingualism Opportunities for schools to design language programs in their schools Adapted from the World Language Plan, San Diego County Office of Education, 2012 Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  18. Access the Toolkit A complete list of resources is available at: http://mes.sccoe.org/bwlct/home/Pages/default.aspx Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  19. Recognizing Parents’ Actions • Encourage native language development and maintenance at home • Enroll child in a program to develop native language literacy • Promote cultural knowledge • Explore child’s interest to learn a third language 5. Your next steps! Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  20. For More Information Yee Wan, Ed.D., Director, Multilingual Education Servicesyee_wan@sccoe.org408-453-6825 Melissa Christie, Director, Curriculum and Instruction melissa_christie@sccoe.org408-453-6632 Angelica Ramsey, Ed.D., Chief Academic OfficerEducational Services Branchangelica_ramsey@sccoe.org408-453-6508 Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

  21. Questions? Educating for Global Competence: The Value of Multilingualism

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