Module 2: Restorative Practices in the World Language Classroom

Lesson 1: Performance Based Instructions vs Proficiency Based Instruction

Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrast performance based instruction vs. proficiency based instruction.

1. Hook: Journal Question - Complete Google Slides answering the following questions: What does daily instruction look like in your world language classroom? What aspect of language do you focus on in your instruction? (SLIDE 2)
2. Read the following blog post from a Practicing World Language Teacher about the difference between Proficiency based vs performance based instruction. Complete the following mind map on Google Slides (SLIDE 3).
3. Watch videos on ACTFL's 5C's and the difference between Proficiency based vs performance based instruction.
4. Complete a google slide making a T-chart about the difference between Proficiency based vs performance based instruction and the analyze the pro's and cons of each style of instruction. Then make a recommendation on which style of instruction should be used in the world language classroom. (SLIDE 4-5)

Lesson 2: Unpacking NYS World Language Standards

Objective: Students will be able to unpack a NYS World Language standards based on the grade level they teach and create an activity that would meet that standard.

1. Hook: How do you expect the 5C's of ACTFL to be reflected in NYS standards. Complete the google slide to answer the question (SLIDE 6)
2. Read: Read the NYS World Language Standards and complete the Google Jam Board where you will write down what you learned and questions you have about World Language Standards .
3. Apply: Choose a standard and create an action plan of how a World language Lesson can meet that standard.

Lesson 3: Restorative Practices in World Language Classroom

Objective: Students will able to defend their opinion on whether Restorative Practices should be used in the World Language classroom.

1. Hook: Complete the following journal question on a google slide (slide 7) : What is one of the most engaging World Language Lessons that you've ever observed or taught? What made it engaging and how could you apply restorative practices in that lesson to increase the engagement?
2. Watch a video about Organic World Language and Restorative practices and in world language and create a mind map with information you learned in the video. Slide 8)
3. Make a flip grid explaining why or why not restorative practices will build students confidence in World Language classroom and complement Proficiency based instruction.

References

ACTFL . (2021, May 18). World readiness standards overview - youtube. Actfl.org . Retrieved May 9, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIDCLE-JsM4

Creative ASL Teaching . (2020, January 23). Proficiency vs. performance vs. achievement. Creative ASL Teaching. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from https://creativeaslteaching.com/proficiency-vs-performance-vs-achievement/

NYSED. (2021, August). Nys proficiency ranges for classical languages - nysed.gov. New York State Department of Education . Retrieved May 9, 2022, from http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/world-languages/proficiency-ranges-and-performance-indicators-for-classical-languages_0.pdf

OWLanguage . (2014, January 13). Organic world language! - youtube. https://owlanguage.com/. Retrieved May 9, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bblK58zkDvs