German/Spanish Language and Culture Program of StudiesInternational 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
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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
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The Common Curriculum Framework for International Languages Based on Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education
Background
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What are International Languages?
International languages have been defined as those languages other than English, French and Aboriginal languages.
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Clientele
designed for students with little or no knowledge of the target language (TL)
Clientele
(3-Y) Grade 10-Grade 12
Assumptions about language learning
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Assumptions about language learning
All students can be successful; they learn in a variety of ways and acquire proficiency at varied rates
Assumptions about language learning
primary language
cognitive development
knowledge acquisition
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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.
How we use language
Think of a few ways that you used language in the last 24 hours?
Applications: Examples
Language Competence (What students will learn about the target language)
Students will use language effectively and competently.
Language Competence Owner’s Manual
The rules of the road when teaching the
target language are:
TEXT FORMS
SOUND SYSTEM
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?
Global Citizenship
Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be effective global citizens
Global Citizenship: Examples
Strategies
Students will know and use strategies to maximize the effectiveness of learning and communication
Strategies: Examples
Strategies
Language
Use
Language
Learning
General
Learning
Social /
Affective
Cognitive
Metacognitive
Interactive
Interpretive
Productive
Cognitive
Metacognitive
Social /
Affective
Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study:
The overall goal is communicative competence
focus on meaning
support and encourage the real-life application of language
Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study:
Driver: Applications
Tour Guide: Global Citizenship
adds colour, life, and provides information about where all are going
Trouble-shooter: Language Competence
Passenger: Language Competence
knows the rules of the road and interprets road signs for the driver
Adapted from Spanish Language and Culture Guide to Implementation
Alberta Education, Alberta, Canada
2) It is driven by applications
Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study:
3) It is student-centered
4) Student is an active participant
Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study:
5) The teacher’s role is facilitator, coach, and language model
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
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Websites
Authorized Resources Database
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/resources/connection/october-2010/curriculum/lanupdate/inter.aspx
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/interlang/assessment.aspx
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Contact
If you have any questions or require further information please contact me at:
Melody Kostiuk
Edmonton Public Schools