Teacher Resources 2011

These are the resources shared by Dr. Yaden during the course. We are pleased to make them available for teachers of any language.

1. Daily PowerPoint Presentations

• Day 1 Monday Powerpoint presentation PDF | Handout PDF
• Day 2 Tuesday Powerpoint presentation PDF | Handout PDF
• Day 3 Wednesday Powerpoint presentation PDF | Handout PDF
• Day 4 Thursday Powerpoint presentation PDF | Handout PDF
• Day 5 Friday Powerpoint presentation PDF | Handout PDF

2. Technology Tools for Language Learning and Teaching

• Digital Storytelling Module - CARLA file
• WebQuests Module - CARLA file

3. How to use maximum amount of target language

• Concordia e-learning resources file
• ACTFL Position Paper on Target Language Use file

4. Standards and assessments

• ACTFL World Languages 21st Century Skills Map file
• ACTFL Standards PDF document
• Washington World Languages K-12 Learning Standards file

5. Connections: STEM and Drama

• Principles of Content Based Instruction file

6. Backward design for lesson, unit, and curriculum planning

• Annenberg Collection of World Language class videos file
• Backward Design Presentation at Heritage Institute PDF document

7. Heritage learners and differentiated instruction

• STARTALK resources for working with heritage learners file
• CARLA - Research on Strategies-based instruction

8. Advocacy and continued professional development

• Washington Association for Language Teaching file
• ACTFL file
• Leadership Development for World Language Educators file
• AATSEEL file
• Innovative Language Classroom on the Hill file

9. West-E Designated World Language Preparation Materials

• WL Teacher Competencies file
• Online methods course resources file

10. History of World Language Teaching in the US

11. LinguaFolio and LinguaFolio Online

• NCSSFL Website for LinguaFolio Checklists
• Washington Pilot of LinguaFolio
• LinguaFolio Online Self-Assessment Grid
• LinguaFolio Online at CASLS

12. Competency-Based Credits in World Languages

• The OSPI World Languages program is eager to work with districts that are interested in adopting/adapting the model policy and procedure in their districts. We can also assist in arranging appropriate testing sites. Questions? Email michele.aoki@k12.wa.us.

For more details, read:

• SBE FAQs on World Language Proficiency
• Model Policy
• Model Procedure
• Assessment Options
• District Worksheet

13. Example Lesson Plans from Teachers in the Program

• Interviews by Svetlana Abramova
• The Space Race by Svetlana Abramova
• Space State Mir by Svetlana Abramova
• International Space Station by Lena Petrova
• Mars by Lena Doubivko