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Maryland World Languages Pipeline and STEM Project

Maryland World Languages Pipeline and STEM Project. Susan Spinnato, Ruby Costea, and Bonnie Pechulis Maryland State Department of Education MFLA Conference October 12, 2013. Outcomes. Participants will: Learn how world languages are being expanded to elementary schools in Maryland.

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Maryland World Languages Pipeline and STEM Project

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  1. Maryland World Languages Pipeline and STEM Project Susan Spinnato, Ruby Costea, and Bonnie Pechulis Maryland State Department of Education MFLA Conference October 12, 2013

  2. Outcomes Participants will: • Learn how world languages are being expanded to elementary schools in Maryland. • Examine the STEM-focused curricular modules. • Explore Maryland’s online assessment portfolio. • Develop strategies for adapting the modules for their own classrooms.

  3. Race to the Top Maryland World Languages Pipeline Project • In 2010, Maryland was the only state to receive federal Race to the Top funding to support world languages.

  4. Overview of the Pipelines Project • Grants to school systems for elementary programs • K-5 STEM-focused WL curriculum modules • Online CPD courses • Proficiency assessment portfolio

  5. RTTT WL Grants • Year 1: Planning • Year 2: 4 programs in 4 counties   • Year 3: 4 programs in 3 counties • Year 4: 8 programs in 5 counties A total of $560,000 was awarded to 39 schools.

  6. WL-STEM classes

  7. STEM–focused WL Modules: Process • Contract national experts as advisors • Convene curriculum development workshops each July • Write–>Review–> Revise • Translate into Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish • Post online • Review user feedback

  8. STEM-focused WL Modules: Elements • Not designed to be stand-alone • Priorities: language development and cultural experiences

  9. STEM-focused WL Modules: Alignment Aligned with: • STEM Standards of Practice • Maryland Common Core State Standards for Mathematics • Next Generation Science Standards of Science

  10. EXPLORATION 5Es • Objects and phenomena are explored. • Hands-on activities, with guidance ENGAGEMENT EVALUATION EXPLANATION • Studentsexplain their understanding of concepts and processes. • New concepts and skills are introduced. • Students assess their knowledge, skills andabilities. • Activities permit evaluation of student development and lesson effectiveness. • Object, event, or question is used to engage students and make connections between what students know and can do. ELABORATION Activities allow students to apply concepts in contexts and build on or extend understanding and skill.

  11. 5E-5CSTEM & World Languages

  12. WORLD LANGUAGE-STEM MODULE COVERSHEET Different Phases of the Moon

  13. Literacy PracticeWhat’s the Matter With Ice Cream?

  14. PowerPoints: What’s the Matter With Ice Cream? 2-4 What is Matter? What is matter? What is matter? Matter is everything. Matter has mass. Matter takes up space. Matter makes up all things.

  15. Where Can the Modules Be Found?

  16. LinguaFolio, Jr. -An online assessment portfolio

  17. LinguaFolio, Jr. -An online assessment portfolio

  18. LinguaFolio, Jr. -An online assessment portfolio

  19. LinguaFolio, Jr. -An online assessment portfolio

  20. LinguaFolio, Jr. -An online assessment portfolio

  21. How can the modules be used or adapted?

  22. LinguaFolio, Jr. -An online assessment portfolio

  23. Next Steps • Feedback and revision of modules • MD LinguaFolio Jr. – available until 2015 • Online Continuing Professional Development courses

  24. Questions and Comments? MSDE Modules http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/instruction/wl_escm.htm Susan Spinnato Director of Instructional Programs sspinnato@msde.state.md.us Ruby Costea Bonnie Pechulis World Languages Specialist MSDE World Languages Specialist MSDE rcostea@msde.state.md.usbpechulis@msde.state.md.us

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