Options for Students to Learn a World Language

inArlington Secondary Schools

ProgramI. Welcome & IntroductionII. Some personal experiences: Student PanelIII. Language Learning Opportunities in

Arlington Secondary Schools in Fall 2013– Advanced Studies Diploma & Special Programs

IV. Benefits of Language Learning V. Some opportunities for language learners

(during and) after High School VI. Open Questions & Discussion

Presenters

Marleny PerdomoSupervisor of World Languages for Arlington Public Schools

Rick JacksonAsst. Chair of World Languages Advisory

CommitteeSenior Research Associate at the National Foreign Language Center, University of Maryland

Arlington Student Panel

Personal ExperiencesFive Arlington Language Students

Charlie Argon, Chinese, Washington-Lee HS Bou Dia, French, Wakefield HS Jennifer Frey, Chinese and Spanish, H-B Woodlawn

Secondary Program Ingrid Jacobsen, Spanish Immersion, Wakefield HS Amy Sheahan, French, Washington-Lee HS

Secondary World Language Options

Marleny Perdomo World Languages Supervisor

Email Address: marleny.perdomo@apsva.us

Introduction

• Learn about the wide variety of programs available at secondary levels

• Learn about dynamics of programming– Goals and Standards– Proficiency targets– Best Practices– Requirements for Advanced Studies Diploma

Middle School World Languages

High School World Languages

WorldLanguage Courses At Middle Schools SY 2012-13

SchoolsArabic

(Distance Learning)

Chinese(Distance Learning)

French German Latin SpanishSpanish for

Fluent Speakers

(SFS)

Spanish Language

Arts/Immersion

Gunston Levels 1 & 2 Levels 1 & 2 Levels

1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

(Distance Learning)

Levels 1 & 2 Level 1 Grades 6,7,8

Jefferson Level1 &2

Level 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1

2(DL)

Levels: Grade 6 Trans. and

1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Kenmore Levels 1 & 2

Level 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

(Distance Learning)

Levels 1 & 2 Level 1 & 2

Swanson Level1 & 2

Level 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Grade 6 Trans. and

1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Williams-burg

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Grade 6 Trans. and

1 & 2

H.B Woodlawn

Level 1 & 2

Level 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1A & 1B

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1A/B ,1& 2

Levels 1 & 2

World Language Courses at High Schools SY 2012-13

Schools Arabic Chinese French German Japanese Latin SpanishSpanish for

Fluent Speakers

(SFS)

Spanish Lang.

Arts/Immersion

HB Woodlawn

Levels 1-4

Levels 1-4

Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,

5AP,6AP

Levels 3

5AP & 6

Levels 1,2,3,4(Distance Learning)

Levels 1,2,3,4

4AP,5AP,6AP

Levels 1,2,3,4,55AP,6AP

Level1 - 3

Wakefield Levels 1-4

Level1-4

Levels 1,2,3,4

5AP,6AP

Levels 1,2,3

Levels 1,2,3,4(VSEN

Distance Learning)

Levels 1,2,3,4

5AP

Levels 1,2,3,4AP

5AP

Levels 1 & 2

Washington Lee

Levels 1-4

Levels 1-4

Levels 1,2,3,4,5IB/SL 1&2

Levels 1 – 3

4 & 5AP(Distance Learning)

Levels 1,2,3

(Distance Learning)

Levels 1,2,3,4

4APIB/SL 1&2

Levels 1,2,3,4,55AP,6AP

IB/SL 1&2

Levels 1,2,3,

4AP,5APIB/HL 1&2

Yorktown Level 1-4

Levels 1-4

Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,

5AP,6AP

Levels 3

4 & 5AP (Distance Learning

Levels 1,2,3,4(Distance Learning)

Levels 1,2,3,4,54AP,5AP

Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6,

5AP,6AP

Levels 1,2,3

Functional Communication

Perspectives and Practices

Other Disciplines

Target Language & Culture To Your Own

Application to the World Beyond the Classroom

National Goals

Goals and Standards

• Communication– Goal # 1 – Use knowledge and language skills for functional

communication• Cultures

– Goal # 2 – Gain knowledge of other cultural perspectives and practices• Connections

– Goal # 3 – Connect foreign language study to experiences in other curricular areas and to personal interests

• Comparisons– Goal # 4 – Compare the target language and culture with own language

and culture• Communities

– Goal # 5 – Use the language and apply learning to the world beyond the classroom

Anticipated Performance Outcomes

Arlington Speaking/Writing Proficiency Correlation to ACTFL Levels

APS Modern Language Fluent Speakers

LEVEL I

Speaking Novice-Low-Mid Intermediate-Mid

Writing Novice-Low-Mid Intermediate-Low

LEVEL II

Speaking Novice-Mid-High Intermediate-High

Writing Novice Mid-HighIntermediate

Mid

LEVEL III

SpeakingNovice-High/

Intermediate-LowAdvanced Low

WritingNovice-High/

Intermediate-LowIntermediate High

LEVEL IVSpeaking Intermediate Low-Mid Advanced-Mid

Writing Intermediate Low-Mid Advanced-Low

LEVEL V-VISpeaking Intermediate-Mid Advanced-High

Writing Intermediate-Mid Advanced-Mid

Advanced Studies DiplomaFor more information, please see the APS Program of Studies

Other Opportunities I: Advanced Placement Courses in High School

French AP-5 & AP-6German AP-4 & AP-5Latin AP-4 & AP-5Spanish AP-5 & AP-6Spanish for Fluent SpeakersAP-Language (4th yr)

AP-Literature IAP-Literature II

Chinese (Virtual Virginia) AP-5

International Baccalaureate (T-J MS & W-L HS)French, Latin, Spanish, Arabic & Chinese

Other Opportunities II: Summer Study in Arlington with STARTALK

Other Opportunities III: Summer Study at the Governor’s Academy

French ArabicGerman Chinese

Spanish JapaneseLatin Russian

Other Opportunities IV: Summer Study Overseas through the State Department

Benefits of Language Learning

Originally prepared by

Margaret E. Malone, Ph.D.Mother of Spanish FLES Program Students

Overview

• Why do we learn languages?

• What are the benefits of learning languages?

• What do we mean by “functional proficiency”

and why does it take so long?

Why do we learn languages?

• Communication• Learning • Culture• Friends• Interest• Requirements• Other …

What are some benefits of language learning?

• Practical– Ease of communication with others at home and away

• Intellectual– Good for the brain, helps learn other subjects, increases

executive function, creativity and cognitive flexibility• Patriotic/Service

– Serve others by ability to communicate, translate, understand

• Global Perspectives– Understand what others say and write and how they live

and think

What is functional proficiency? (1/2)

• Function: ability to get along, make transactions, get things done, learn, work and operate in a setting

• Functional speaking, listening, reading and writing within the culture

What is functional proficiency? (2/2)

• Making a transaction– Buy bread– Make a contract

• Expressing an opinion– Pink vs. blue– Redskins vs Cowboys

• Explaining• Handling a complicated situation• Integrating skills (interacting, interpreting,

presenting)

What are the Major Levels?How are They Defined?

How long does functional speaking proficiency take to learn?

• Words and phrases: Beginning years– Dog– (I) Don’t understand

• Sentences: Beginning years +– I have a dog. He is brown. I love him.

• Coherent pieces: Time on task and practice; accuracy– A story of how my dog and I met for the first time

• Extended discourse:– It’s better to adopt an adult dog than a puppy

A Few (out of many) Opportunities for Young People with Strong

Proficiency in Another Language …

• STARTALK Summer Intensive Programshttps://STARTALK.umd.edu

• National Security Language Initiative for Youth Summer Programs Abroad http://www.nsliforyouth.org

• Critical Language Scholarship Programhttp://clscholarship.org

• Boren Awards for International Studyhttp://www.borenawards.org

• The Language Flagshipshttp://thelanguageflagship.org

http:www.nflc.org/beyond-startalk

More Sites About Language

Web Links at http://www.nflc.org/weblinks • Careers in Language• Foreign Language Resource Centers• General Resources• Media Resources• Professional Associations

Thank You....

Questions?