Building Capacity in Chinese and Arabic

1. Building Capacity inChinese and Arabic Pam Delfosse World Languages Education Consultant Claire Kotenbeutel Critical Language Fellows Project Consultant

2. Education for a World-Ready Wisconsin • Linguistic and cultural diversity within local communities • Interconnected, interdependent, and competitive global community • Need to foster global competency • International knowledge, skills and dispositions • Proficiency in languages in addition to English

3. K-16 Pathways to Proficiency • Continuum with defined levels (ACTFL) • Degree to which one can interpret, exchange and present information or ideas • Capacity to use language effectively within new cultural contexts • Development takes time, varies by language • Early start, extended/articulated sequence, effective instruction with progress measured through performance assessments • Organizing framework for program development and evaluation

4. Why Chinese and Arabic? • Federal definition of “critical languages” • Languages of economic opportunity, national security and more • Shortage of certification programs, qualified teachers, courses and speakers • Unique features of language require more time for mastery • Interest high and funding available

5. Background :The Chinese Experience • Regional differences • Heritage and 2nd Language Programs • Professional Associations • (CLTA, CLASS, WACLT) • Teaching and Learning Standards • SAT II and AP Chinese Exams • Local Experience • One Teacher’s Story • Historical and Current Funding

6. Critical Language Fellows Project2006-2010 Mission: Support the development and sustainable growth of effective Mandarin and Arabic language programs in Wisconsin schools.

7. Critical Language Fellows Partners • US Department of Education • WI Department of Public Instruction • UW-Madison • Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction • World Language Teacher Education Program • Center for East Asian Studies • Education Portfolios and Career Services • Concordia Language Villages • Teacher Certification Program Supervisors • Participating School Districts • Pre-service Teachers

8. Areas of Development • Pre-service Teacher Education • District Program Development and Instructional Support • Pathways for Heritage Language Credit • Professional and Community Partnerships • Model for Future Initiatives

9. Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows ProjectDepartment of Public Instruction TEACHER PREPARATION INCLUDES: World language education theory, methods, field experience, portfolio and assessment literacy development • 14 Month Training Program • 2 Summer Institutes • Academic Year Practice • Online Professional Development • Quarterly Workshops • 35 Pre-service Teachers • 15 (2007-2008) Chinese • 8 (2008-2009) Chinese • 12(2009-2010) Arabic

10. Partial Fulfillment of Required Coursework and Field Experience • World Language Teaching– Theory and Methods (3 credits) • Elementary, Middle, Secondary Practicum (6 credits) • Advanced Methods in Teaching Chinese (3 credits) • Elementary, Middle, Secondary Student Teaching (6 credits) *UW-Madison Course Syllabi & Credits

11. CLF Pre-service Teacher EducationInstructional Delivery Two 4-week Summer Sessions Concordia Language Villages UW-Madison Chinese Language Academy (K-12 Students) Academic Year On-line Networking, Portfolio and Assessment Literacy Development Classroom Observations & Reports Professional Development WAFLT (Fall Conference, Winter Workshop, Summer Institute) ACTFL MOPI Training

12. CLF Pre-service Teacher EducationKey Concepts *Standards Based Curricula *Thematic Unit & Lesson Design *Assessment Literacy *Effective Instructional Strategies *Classroom Management *Instructional Materials Selection *Reflective Pedagogy *Professional and Student Portfolios *Diverse Learning Communities *Instructional Technology *Parent/School Community Relations

13. Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows ProjectDepartment of Public Instruction DISTRICT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Salary Support Grants (3 year cycle) Program Development Workshops Project Consultation & Site Visits Goal - 15 New Language Programs 10 Chinese 5 Arabic Elementary School Program Priority

14. Wisconsin’s Critical Language Fellows ProjectDepartment of Public Instruction HERITAGE LANGUAGE CREDIT PROJECT: High School Credit for School Supported Projects by Heritage Language Learners Proficiency Assessment Training & Support Community Partnerships

15. Issues of Consequence • Supply and Demand • Teacher Certification & Licensing • Immigration Status, Academic Credentials • Responsive and Responsible Pathways • Staffing • Language Proficiency • Pedagogical Training • Knowledge of American Education System • Student, Staff, Parent Communication • Language & Cultural Issues • Language Variation • Politicization & Prejudice • Technology (Teaching, Learning, Connecting) • Integration into Language Department & School Community

16. Keys to Success • Highly Qualified Teachers • Professional Development • Instructional Resources & Materials • Curriculum/Assessment Framework • Growth and Sustainability Plan • Collaborative Relationships • District Level Support • Public Relations • Other (Voices from the Field)

17. Thank You شكراً谢谢

18. Contact Us: • Pam Delfosse, World Language Consultant • Phone: 608-266-3079 • pamela.delfosse@dpi.wi.gov • Claire Kotenbeutel, Instructional Supervisor • ckotenbe@chorus.net Program Applications and Information: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/cal/languages.html