Essentials of World Languages, Grades K-12 : Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

by Jensen, Janis; Sandrock, Paul; Franklin, John

• ISBN13: 9781416605737
• ISBN10: 1416605738
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781416606703
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-15
• Publisher: Assn for Supervision & Curriculum
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Summary

We live in a global community, and to be a full member of this community often requires speaking more than one language. Educators and policy-makers must ask themselves: What does it mean to view language learning not as an elective but as a necessity for communicating and interacting with people around the world?

Table of Contents

An Overview of the Field	p. 1
Realistic Expectations for Second-Language Proficiency	p. 14
Reinventing the Instructional Environment	p. 19
Designing Curriculum via Assessment Targets	p. 30
The Role of Supervisors and Curriculum Coordinators	p. 47
Reflections	p. 55
Looking Forward	p. 63
Resources	p. 83
ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners	p. 97
References	p. 112
Index	p. 117
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