This document outlines strategies for 90% target language use and culturally responsive teaching in world language classrooms. It discusses building relationships through authentic communication and setting the tone for target language use from day one. Culturally responsive teaching focuses on relationships, rigor defined as proficiency, relevance through meaningful themes and essential questions, and creating real and authentic experiences. The document provides examples for how to implement these strategies in the classroom.
10. Experience
Partner – 3
Steps
Find Find Someone who has + or
– 8 years
Write Write number of years
experience on back of ticket
Signal Signal for Silence
23. 23
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Stratégies de communication
Criteria Evidence Feedback in
French
How well do I
keep the
conversation
going?
Keep the
conversation
going by
expressing
confusion and/or
the need for
repetition or
clarification in a
variety of ways
Reacts
appropriately
through gestures
Gains time by
gesturing
Emploiedesgestes
quandpourhésiteret
montrelaconfusion
Demandederépéter
quandtunecomprends
pas.
Dis,«Jenecomprends
pas»ou«Jenesaispas»
Réagissez!
Dis,‘euh’pourhésiter
37. Proficiency Does not Mean Perfection
…what individuals can do with language
in terms of speaking, writing, listening,
and reading in real-world situations in a
spontaneous and non-rehearsed context.
(American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). (2012). ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
2012 | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Retrieved from
https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012
66. Selon une étude fait à l’Université de
Cambridge,
les hommes qui partagent à part égale les tâches
ménagères avec leur femme sont plus heureux que
les autres.
Imaginez pourquoi… (opinion)
Je crois
que….
67. According to a Cambridge University study,
Men who share the chores with their
partner, are happier.
Imagine why… (opinion)
I think
that….
68. Statut social après 5 ans
Mariés toujours
Divórcés
3,500 couples avec un bébé
Les papas ont fait 2+ corvées par semaine
69. 44% des hommes font moins bien les
tâches ménagères que leur compagnon
ils ne savent pas faire (37%)
ils n'ont pas le temps (39%)
Les prétextes pour ne pas faires les corvées
88. Exit Ticket Thoughts
What is one thing you can do to
strengthen…
Relationships
Rigor
Relevance
Realness
Hinweis der Redaktion
Decrease the amount of time you spend managing behaviors
Increase the amount of time your class spends ‘doing’ the language
Black students are 3 times more likely to be suspended than white student and there is more.
Mention that we are white women – The solution is in the room
Each student should feel like
The A
Students set their own learning goals - instead of just grades
Advanced
Intermediate
Superior
Intermediate
Disabilities: students research difference in policies related to individuals with disabilities, create Venn diagram
Food deserts: 4-corners (agree, disagree) with questions like "It's easy to eat healthy food", "supermarkets should be forced to build in rural areas."
Poverty: What's in Store handout, fill out 3 different types of places to buy food in your community
Stand up for core values.
Essential Questions make great themes
belonging: What is a family, What is friendship?
Identity: Who am I? How does learning another language influence my worldview?
Chart from Terill
In this frame work real talks about showing up as our authentic selves.
What is keeping it real authentic selves
Not the expert
We have bad days too. Sometimes we are tired
Embrace conscious incompetence
When students are empowered with an understanding of proficiency – they can also be empowered to create a culture where language acquisition happens. You don’t have to be the policeman, you are enlisting the class
Metacognition
Growth Mindset – Mistakes reframed as information
Learn how to learn skills to increase neuroplasticity