Proficiency Standards Kerrie Neu kneugraniteschools org Granite School

Proficiency Standards Kerrie Neu kneu@graniteschools. org Granite School District

Proficiency Standards in a Foldable with 4 flaps: 1 for each proficiency level we will talk about • Superior • Advanced • Intermediate • Novice

How to fold the foldable • Engagement strategy for parents • Something to bring home • Summary

Language Proficiency

Language Proficiency • What students can DO with the language. • In real-world situations Think of an example • Spontaneous & non-rehearsed and share with a partner. Why? Put a star by the reason you think your parents want language proficiency for their children or write in an additional reason. • Effective communication • Prepare students for real-world language use • Motivates learners with success

Learning a Language is Like Learning a Sport • Takes time to learn • Rules, vocabulary, and skills to learn • Proficiency is what individuals can do with the sport in real-world situations in a spontaneous and non-rehearsed context.

Learning a Language is Like Learning an Instrument • Takes time to learn • Symbols, skills, vocabulary, and concepts to learn • Proficiency is when we can actually use the musical skill to communicate or perform in some way.

Language Proficiency • What students can DO with the language. • In real-world situations • Spontaneous & non-rehearsed Why? • Effective communication • Prepare students for real-world language use

Explain to a partner • How is learning a language like learning a sport or music skill? • Why is this helpful to understand for language learning? • Can you think of any other metaphors? • Learning a language is like learning_____ because_____.

Levels

ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines • ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012 (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) used across the nation to communicate language proficiency. • http: //actflproficiencyguidelines 2012. org/ • Utah State Office of Education World Languages K-12 Core http: //schools. utah. gov/curr/w orldlang/ Bonus Question: On the count of 3 shout which level is not included in this foldable?

Speaking • Novice • Parrot • Intermediate • Survivor • Advanced • Story teller or reporter • Superior • Scholar From Chantal Thompson

Bull Ride Summary • With one hand cover the paper • With the other hand in the air, you have 8 seconds to summarize with as much style as you can the 4 levels, their nicknames, and icons. (Note: May give them 10 -15 seconds to summarize. )

Characteristics

Novice - “Parrot” • Memorized words & phrases • Practiced situations Underline key words to help you remember this level.

Novice - “Parrot” • Memorized words & phrases • Practiced situations Underline key words to help you remember this level.

Intermediate- “Survivor” • Create with the language • Ask & answer questions on familiar topics • Handle simple situations Underline key words to help you remember this level.

Intermediate- “Survivor” • Create with the language • Ask & answer questions on familiar topics • Handle simple situations Underline key words to help you remember this level.

Advanced- “Storyteller” • Narrate in past, present, & future • Talk in detail • Organize text • Share point of view • Express self fully on familiar topics • Handle a complicated situation Underline key words to help you remember this level.

Advanced- “Storyteller” • Narrate in past, present, & future • Talk in detail • Organize text • Share point of view • Express self fully on familiar topics • Handle a complicated situation Underline key words to help you remember this level. 1 line for verbs, 2 lines for situations.

Superior- “Scholar” • Discuss abstract topics • Hypothesize • Support opinion • Handle linguistically unfamiliar situations Underline key words to help you remember this level.

Superior- “Scholar” • Discuss abstract topics • Hypothesize • Support opinion • Handle linguistically unfamiliar situations Underline key words to help you remember this level. 1 line for verbs, 2 lines for situations.

Text Type

Words & phrases Write the text type in this corner and then think of a gesture to represent it. Novice - “Parrot” • Memorized words & phrases • Practiced situations

Sentences & Strings of Sentences Intermediate- “Survivor” • Create with the language • Ask & answer questions on familiar topics • Handle simple situations

Paragraphs & Narrations Advanced- “Storyteller” • Narrate in past, present, & future • Talk in detail • Organized text • Share point of view • Express self fully on familiar topics • Handle a complicated situation

Extended discourse Essays Academic Papers Books Superior- “Scholar” • Discuss abstract topics • Hypothesize • Support opinion • Handle linguistically unfamiliar situations

Job Opportunities

What level of language would you need to work as… • A tour guide? • Intermediate or Advanced • Talk to people about familiar topics & places • A cashier? • Predictable text. Familiar context. • A lawyer • Abstract ideas. Support argument & opinion. Unfamiliar situations • A language teacher • Intermediate • Superior • Advanced

Words & phrases Limited Novice - “Parrot” • Memorized words & phrases • Practiced situations

Sentences & Strings of Sentences Intermediate- “Survivor” Receptionist Cashier Tour Guide Aviation Personnel Sales Clerk Missionary Fire Fighter Utilities Installer Choose 2 or 3 to write in your foldable to help you remember job opportunities. • Create with the language • Ask & answer questions on familiar topics • Handle simple situations Choose 2 or 3 that you want to remember and put a check mark next to them. Explain to a neighbor why the job requires this level of language

Paragraphs & Narrations Physician Human Resources Quality Assurance Marketing Manager Financial Advisor Military Linguist Customer Care Rep. Court Interpreter K-12 Language Teacher Nurse Social Worker Police Officer Retail Services Personnel Etc. Advanced- “Storyteller” • Narrate in past, present, & future • Talk in detail • Organized text • Share point of view • Express self fully on familiar topics • Handle a complicated situation

Extended discourse Essays Academic Papers Books Univ. Language Professor Financial Services Consultant Lawyer Judge Court Interpreter Executive Superior- “Scholar” • Discuss abstract topics • Hypothesize • Support opinion • Handle linguistically unfamiliar situations

Sub-levels

Low, Mid, High? • High- Solid in current level and actually is trying the next level, but not successfully. “Fallen angel” • Mid- Solid in this level. Sustainable. “Solid & strong” • Low- Attempts but is unable to sustain. “Barely hanging on”

Words & phrases Limited Novice - “Parrot” Novice High • Memorized words & phrases • Practiced situations Novice Mid Novice Low

Sentences & Strings of Sentences Receptionist Cashier Tour Guide Aviation Personnel Sales Clerk Missionary Fire Fighter Utilities Installer Intermediate- “Survivor” • Create with the language • Ask & answer questions on familiar topics • Handle simple situations Intermediate High Intermediate Mid Intermediate Low

Paragraphs & Narrations Physician Human Resources Quality Assurance Marketing Manager Financial Advisor Military Linguist Customer Care Rep. Court Interpreter K-12 Language Teacher Nurse Social Worker Police Officer Retail Services Personnel Etc. Advanced- “Storyteller” • Narrate in past, present, & future • Talk in detail • Organized text • Share point of view • Express self fully on familiar topics • Handle a complicated situation Advanced High Advanced Mid Advanced Low

Extended discourse Essays Academic Papers Books Univ. Language Professor Financial Services Consultant Lawyer Judge Court Interpreter Executive Superior- “Scholar” • Discuss abstract topics • Hypothesize • Support opinion • Handle linguistically unfamiliar situations

Targets

What pattern do you see with the speaking targets? Why do you think they set 2 years per target? What is the difference between the targets for Chinese and other languages? Why?

Words & phrases Limited Novice - “Parrot” Novice High 2 nd & 3 rd • Memorized words & phrases • Practiced situations Novice Mid 1 st Novice Low

Sentences & Strings of Sentences Receptionist Cashier Tour Guide Aviation Personnel Sales Clerk Missionary Fire Fighter Utilities Installer Intermediate- “Survivor” • Create with the language • Ask & answer questions on familiar topics • Handle simple situations Intermediate High 8 th & 9 th Intermediate Mid 6 th & 7 th Intermediate Low 4 th & 5 th

Paragraphs & Narrations Physician Human Resources Quality Assurance Marketing Manager Financial Advisor Military Linguist Customer Care Rep. Court Interpreter K-12 Language Teacher Nurse Social Worker Police Officer Retail Services Personnel Etc. Advanced- “Storyteller” • Narrate in past, present, & future • Talk in detail • Organized text • Share point of view • Express self fully on familiar topics • Handle a complicated situation Advanced High Advanced Mid 12 th Advanced Low 10 th & 11 th

Extended discourse Essays Academic Papers Books Univ. Language Professor Financial Services Consultant Lawyer Judge Court Interpreter Executive Superior- “Scholar” • Discuss abstract topics • Hypothesize • Support opinion • Handle linguistically unfamiliar situations

Why 2 years per target?

Recap • With an elbow partner review the levels • • Partner A: Novice Partner B: Intermediate Partner A: Advanced Partner B: Superior (Strategy: Use crazy professor & eager student strategy)

Reporting Proficiency to Parents • Student Proficiency Reports- Spring Parent Conferences • AAPPL Score Reports

Student Proficiency Reports • This is a sample of the Student Proficiency Report. • Fall SEP Conference- explained to parents • Spring SEP- Given to parents in grades 1 -8.

Determining proficiency level over time • Proficiency level not achievement or performance • Is the overall meaning understandable? This is where they are for that topic and task. Students may demonstrate different proficiency levels. Over time look at the general trends.

AAPPL Individual Report (October)

AAPPL Scores

Helping Parents Understand the AAPPL Score Report

AAPPL Measure • ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages • Addresses the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning • Assesses following modes of communication: • Interpersonal Listening/Speaking- Grades 3 -9 • Interpretive Reading- Grades 5 -9 • Presentational Writing- Grades 5 -9 • Given in October with Performance Goals adjusted for the time of year in that grade level

Sample Proficiency Training & Assessment Schedule Month Preparation Phase June AUDII Training for Administrators & Coaches August AUDII Training for Teachers September-February • Teachers train students & set goals • Teachers show Student Proficiency Report at SEP’s • Formative classroom assessment September-October • Coordinate technology requirements with AAPPL and District • AAPPL Registration • Schedule of labs, headsets, etc. for AAPPL October-November • AAPPL administered by teachers November-December • AAPPL Reports to parents December • Granite District new teacher training on proficiency and the Students Proficiency Reports (SPR’s) February • Student Proficiency Reports to parents at conferences • Parent presentations Summer • ACTFL or other proficiency trainings

Contact Information • Kerrie Neu kneu@graniteschools. org Handouts available at www. kerrieneu. weebly. com When AUDII is finished, the handouts will be on the USOE DLI site under the Administrators tab. Look under AUDII June.