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International Language and Culture Programs of Study: Friend or Foe? with Melody Kostiuk

International Language and Culture Programs of Study: Friend or Foe? with Melody Kostiuk. Developed by ERLC/ARPDC as a result of a grant from Alberta Education to support implementation. Session Goals. Participants will have a better understanding of:

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International Language and Culture Programs of Study: Friend or Foe? with Melody Kostiuk

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  1. International Language and Culture Programs of Study: Friend or Foe?with Melody Kostiuk Developed by ERLC/ARPDC as a result of a grant from Alberta Education to support implementation

  2. Session Goals Participants will have a better understanding of: • the purpose and intent of the International Language and Culture Programs of Studies • the structure of the International Language and Culture Programs of Studies

  3. Background The Common Curriculum Framework for International Languages Based on Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education

  4. What are International Languages? • International languages have been defined as those languages other than English, French and Aboriginal languages. Привіт!

  5. Clientele • designed for students with little or no knowledge of the target language (TL)

  6. Clientele • Four entry points (12-Y) Kindergarten – Grade 12 (9-Y) Grade 4 – Grade 12 (6-Y) Grade 6- Grade 12 (3-Y) Grade 10-Grade 12

  7. Language Learning Grade 12 Grade 4

  8. Assumptions about language learning • Language is communication

  9. Assumptions about language learning • All languages can be taught and learned. Привіт!

  10. Assumptions about language learning All students can be successful; they learn in a variety of ways and acquire proficiency at varied rates

  11. Assumptions about language learning Learning an additional language leads to enhanced learning in: • primary language • cognitive development • knowledge acquisition

  12. Four Key Focus Areas Applications Language Competence Strategies Global Citizenship

  13. Think of the Program of Studies like a Car ……

  14. Applications(What students will be able to do in the target language) • Students will use language in a variety of situations and for a variety of purposes.

  15. How we use language Think of a few ways that you used language in the last 24 hours?

  16. SOLVE CREATIVE/AESTHETIC PURPOSES PROBLEMS DISCOVER SHARE PERSONAL ENJOYMENT AND EMOTIONS EXPLORE EXPLORE OPINONS APPLICATIONS HUMOUR/FUN AND VALUES SHARE MANAGE GROUP ACTIONS INFORMATION Applications: Examples

  17. Language Competence(What students will learn about the target language) • Students will use language effectively and competently.

  18. Language Competence Owner’s Manual The rules of the road when teaching the target language are: 1. 2. 3. 4. Other:

  19. TEXT FORMS SOUND SYSTEM WRITING SYSTEM LEXICON LANGUAGE COMPETENCE SOCIAL CONVENTIONS GRAMMATICAL ELEMENTS NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION VARIATIONS IN LANGUAGE Language Competence: Examples

  20. Global Citizenship • Why it is important to learn about the target language and culture? • What are some of the skills, competencies and knowledge our students need to become effective global citizens?

  21. Global Citizenship • Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be effective global citizens

  22. awareness of own culture Global Citizenship: Examples general cultural knowledge valuing valuing diversity Target Language Culture Affirming Diversity Global diversity Citizenship intercultural skills knowledge awareness of first language Personal Growth and Career Opportunities target language and culture cultural and linguistic diversity

  23. Strategies • Students will know and use strategies to maximize the effectiveness of learning and communication

  24. Social / Interactive Affective Language Language Cognitive Strategies Interpretive Learning Use Metacognitive Productive General Learning Social / Cognitive Affective Metacognitive Strategies: Examples

  25. Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study: • The overall goal is communicative competence

  26. Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study: 2) It is driven by applications • Tour Guide: Global Citizenship • adds colour, life, and provides information about where all are going • Passenger: Language Competence • knows the rules of the road and interprets road signs for the driver • Trouble-shooter: Language Competence • provides important problem-solving skills • Driver: Applications • the only one who can move the car forward Adapted from Spanish Language and Culture Guide to Implementation Alberta Education, Alberta, Canada

  27. Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study: 3) It is student-centered 4) Student is an active participant

  28. Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study: 5) The teacher’s role is facilitator, coach, and language model

  29. Session Goals Participants will have a better understanding of: • the purpose and intent of the International Language and Culture Programs of Studies • the structure of the International Language and Culture Programs of Studies

  30. Websites • International Language and Culture Programs of Studyhttp://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/interlang.aspx • Authorized Resources Database http://education.alberta.ca/apps/lrdb/ • Guides to Implementation for International Language and Culture http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/resources/connection/october-2010/curriculum/lanupdate/inter.aspx • Assessment Materials http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/interlang/assessment.aspx

  31. Contact If you have any questions or require further information please contact me at: Melody Kostiuk Institute for Innovation in Second Language Education Edmonton Public Schools 780-498-8782 melody.kostiuk@epsbc.a

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