Engaging Native Speakers - Introductory to Spanish Classroom
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Purpose of Mini-Course
Welcome to Engaging Native Speakers in the classroom. this course is for anyone interested in learning how to engage both non-Spanish and native Spanish speakers in an Introductory to Spanish Classroom.
Native speakers often find the material in an introductory course of their native language boring. This course will guide you to keep capable students engaged. In addition, you will learn to incorporate performance objectives tailored to different students' needs.
Learning Objectives
To gain a deeper understanding of the 6-levels defining language proficiency.
To plan for instruction using the World-Readiness Standards for Language Learners,
To cultivate and support students' language acquisition.
To develop instruction aligned with The World-Readiness Standards for Language Learners.
Performance Objectives
Learners will define and provide examples of language proficiency. Learners will be able to address the advantages of bilingual students. Learners will be able to implement differentiated instruction. Learners will be able to incorporate culture, history, and heritage into the Spanish classroom.
Learning Units
Unit 1: Defining Language Fluency
Unit 2: Planning for Instruction
Unit 3: Bilingual/Multilingual Students in the Classroom
Unit 4: Lessons to try on your own!
Extended Resources
There are many great resources to further engage your native speakers in the classroom. I have put together a list of websites to guide you through the process.
https://quizizz.com/?fromBrowserLoad=true
En voz alta: Español para hispanohablantes
References
(1) https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/981
(2) https://www.actfl.org/resources/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012
(3) https://www.languagetesting.com/aappl2-demo
(4) https://www.languagetesting.com/writing-proficiency-test
(5) https://www.actfl.org/resources/world-readiness-standards-learning-languages