advancing the chinese language in the u.s
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In the 80’s: Chinese programs started by the Geraldine Dodge Foundation’s seed money
In the 90’s: Proficiency movement
In the 2000’s: Standards- based Instruction
Chinese : +194.99% (from 0.23% to 0.67%) Other : +35.01% ( Italian, ASL,, Arabic)
Japanese : +17.53% German : +8.21% Russian : +2.54% Spanish: +1.95% French : -3.24% Latin : -8.97%
Decrease: MT, NM, AR, ALNo change: NH, SC, MS, LA, AZ, ID, WY, ND, SD
Increase: 37 states not mentioned above
Rapid Increase of student number Steady expansion of program offerings
Extended learning sequence Increase in the program type: FLES, FELX, partial immersion; dual-language; and total immersion
Critical demand of highly qualified teachers
Student-centered vs. teacher-centered instruction
Standards-based vs. text book driven instruction
‘Discover’ vs. ‘cover’ the content Spiral format vs. linear Higher vs. lower level thinking skills Contextualized vs. de-contextualized
instruction Skills-using vs. skills-getting Real life situations vs. artificial situations
Classroom Management Instructional Strategies Working with Diverse Learners
Use of TechnologyCommunication Skills
Open-mindednessWilling to collaborate with colleagues
Willing to seek professional growth
Reflective practitioner
Standards for 21st Century Language Learning
ACTFL K-12 Performance Guidelines
State FL FrameworkNAEP WL blueprintAP Course Content
Thematic unitsSpiral formatSet the end-goals firstDetermine acceptable evidence
Design student-centered activities
Formative and summative Process and products Multiple modalities Integration of skills Project and tasks-based Individual or team approach Use of rubrics Teacher consultation and feedback
Individual studentOne time, one seatingEmphasis on factual knowledgeLower thinking skillsDiscrete item with one correct answer
Forming small learning communities Utilizing technology to network: e.g. blog, wiki space, etc.
Sharing and building resources Affiliate to professional organizations
Actively involved in local/national PD activities
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