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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

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Session GoalsParticipants 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

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)

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ClienteleFour 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

Language LearningGrade 12

Grade 4

Assumptions about language learning

Language is communication

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Assumptions about language learningAll languages can be taught and learned.

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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 learningLearning an additional language leads

to enhanced learning in: primary language cognitive development knowledge acquisition

Four Key Focus Areas

Applications

Language Competence

StrategiesGlobal Citizenship

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Think of the Program of Studies like a Car ……

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 languageThink of a few ways that you used language

in the last 24 hours?

Applications: Examples

EMOTIONS

EXPLORE OPINONS AND VALUES

APPLICATIONS

SHARE INFORMATION

HUMOUR/FUN

DISCOVER AND

EXPLORE

SHARE

MANAGE GROUP ACTIONS

CREATIVE/AESTHETIC PURPOSES

SOLVE PROBLEMS

PERSONALENJOYMENT

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: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Other:

Language Competence: Examples

LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

WRITING SYSTEM

GRAMMATICAL ELEMENTS

NONVERBALCOMMUNICATION

VARIATIONS INLANGUAGE

SOCIAL CONVENTIONS

LEXICON

TEXT FORMS SOUND SYSTEM

Global CitizenshipWhy 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 CitizenshipStudents will

acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be effective global citizens

Global Citizenship: Examples

Global Citizenship

Affirming Diversity

Target Language

Culture

Personal Growth and

Career Opportunities

valuing

diversity

knowledge

general cultural knowledge

valuing diversity

intercultural skills

cultural and linguistic diversity

targetlanguage and culture

awareness of own culture

awareness of first language

StrategiesStudents will

know and use strategies to maximize the effectiveness of learning and communication

Strategies: Examples

StrategiesLanguage

UseLanguage 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: 1) The overall goal is communicative

competence

Things to remember about the International Language and Culture Programs of Study:

Driver: Applications the only one who can move the

car forward

Tour Guide: Global Citizenship

adds colour, life, and provides information about where all are going

Trouble-shooter: Language Competence

provides important problem-solving skills

Passenger: Language Competence

knows the rules of the road and interprets road signs for the driver

Adapted from Spanish Language and Culture Guide to ImplementationAlberta 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

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Session GoalsParticipants 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 International Language and Culture Programs of Study

http://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

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ContactIf you have any questions or require further

information please contact me at:

Melody Kostiuk Institute for Innovation in Second Language

EducationEdmonton Public Schools780-498-8782melody.kostiuk@epsbc.a