World Language ITLs

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World Language ITLsTuesday, September 20, 2011

+Let’s Dish Up Some New Recipes

+Let’s Dish Up Some New Recipes

Appetizers / Snacks / Beverages

Breads / Desserts

Soups / Main Dishes

Salads / Side Dishes

+How is a “recipe” a metaphor for curriculum & planning?

+Today’s Outcomes

Review applications of argument writing & mathematical practices

Identify changes to world language AP exams

Set a vision for world language curriculum development

+Argument Writing

Mathematical PracticesFocus on Integrating theCommon Core

+Argument Writing

What are some of the differences between argument writing & persuasion?

What are the four claims?

What is the role of counter-claims?

What else do you know?

The most watched movies are those that touch the heart.

Mobile technology is the future format for school textbooks.

All schools should enforce a “seniors only” parking permit.

Popular toys aren’t always determined by children.

Claims in World

Languages

ValuesDefinition or Fact

Cause & EffectSolutions or Policies

+Argument Writing: The Process

Set the scene Pose a question &

possible claims Review resources &

complete an organizer Organize the writing Edit & revise

+Argument Writing: Let’s Take a Look

Review the lessonsor

Create another lesson Work in pairs / small

groupsor

Work individually

+Argument Writing

Mathematical PracticesSchool Improvement Plan

Appendix D

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TakeTen

+What’s on the Menu? New Recipes for World Language AP Exams AP French AP German AP Italian

+French AP Language & Culture

Themes Elements Types of Communication

+German AP Language & Culture

Achievement level descriptions

Exam format and content integration of communicative modes contextualization authentic print and audio materials culture embedded in the exam

questions

Thematic/ interdisciplinary approach

Implications for vertical planning

+Italian AP Language & Culture

Focus on persuasive writing Formal email reply (register) Allowance for grammatical

mistakes All authentic sources (oral &

written) Free response & multiple

choice divided evenly

+Italian AP Language & Culture

Preparing for the AP: Weekly current events based

on themes Themes first, grammar

second Diving into persuasive

writing Using questioning to start off

each class

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What does this mean for our world language curricula?

APExams

Mathematical

Practices

ArgumentWriting

+InnovationDesignEnergyOpportunity

+IDEO in HCPSS

College & Career Ready What does it mean to be a 21st Century Learner

today? How might technology enable 21st Century learning?

+IDEO in HCPSS

+IDEO in HCPSS: Insights

Experiential Learning Real-life Learning Empowering Students Creative Problem Solving Meaningful Technology Support & Encouragement Not Re-inventing the Wheel

+ How might we . . . ?

A Focus on World Language Curricula

+Brainstorming

Defer judgment Encourage wild ideas Build on the ideas of others Stay focused on topic One conversation at a time Be visual Go for quantity

+ How might we . . . ?

A Focus on World Language Curricula

+IDEO in HCPSS: Insights

Experiential Learning Real-life Learning Empowering Students Creative Problem Solving Meaningful Technology Support & Encouragement Not Re-inventing the Wheel

+Select Promising Ideas

Cluster the ideas Vote for 3 favorites Discuss the results

+Build to Think: Whip Up a Recipe Pick an idea What “ingredients” would

it take? Steps People Policies / Permissions Materials Other Resources Funding

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COMMITFOR TWO WEEKS

+ NEXT STEPS

Two Week Innovation

Oct. 11 – Share Results

Oct. 12 – 7-Week Curriculum Workshop

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TakeFive

+AP Course Descriptions

Recipes for Success

Peter DiMarco Jennifer Cornell

+EVALUATIONOnline