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- 1. Foreign Languages in the 21st Century Classroom A Series of Workshops from the Department of International and Second Language Studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education September 2011-April 2012 1
- 2. Getting To Know Each Other 2
- 3. Your Main PointHere • Your Sub Points Here 3
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- 13. 2011-2012 Grant Schedule • AM & PM - 9/12 - Sessions 1 & 2 – Introduction to the Partnership for the 21st Century Skills and the FL Skills Map • AM - 10/10 Session 3 – LIS – Think Creatively / Work Creatively • PM - 10/10 Session 4 – LIS – Critical Thinking / Problem Solving • AM - 10/31 Session 5 – LIS – Communication and Collaboration • PM - 10/31 Session 6 -- IMT – Information Literacy • AM – 12/5 Session 7 – IMT -- Media Literacy • PM – 12/5 Session 8 – IMT -- Technology • AM - 1/30 Session 9 – share/evaluation/report on fall Skills Map activities by participants • PM - 1/30 Session 10 – LCS – Flexibility and Adaptability • AM - 2/27 Session 11 – LCS – initiative and Self–Direction • PM - 2/27 Session 12 – LCS – Social and Cross-Cultural Skills • AM – 4/2 Session 13 – LCS – Productivity and Accountability • PM – 4/2 Session 14 – LCS – Leadership and Responsibility • AM & PM - 4/26 - Sessions 15 & 16 – share/evaluation/report on spring Skills Map activities by participants 13
- 14. Today’s Schedule 8:30-9:15 -breakfast and conversation 9:15-9:45 - getting to know each other 9:45-10:30 - housekeeping and pre- assessment 10:30-10:45 - break 10:45-noon - introduction to the Partnership for the 2lst Century Noon-1:00 - working lunch 1:00-3:00 – introduction to the FL Skills Map 14
- 15. Partnership for 21st Century Skills 15
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- 17. Let’s answer thisquestion: Think- Pair-Share What learning is needed for the 21st century? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 17
- 18. Above and Beyond •http://youtu.be/7KMM387HNQk • Communication • Collaboration • Critical Thinking • Creativity http://youtu.be/xs_-77afyhk 18
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- 21. Interdisciplinary Themes Global Awareness:Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts Understanding other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy: Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices Understanding the role of the economy in society Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options Civic Literacy: Participating effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental processes Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions 21
- 22. Interdisciplinary Themes Health Literacy:Obtaining, interpreting and understanding basic health information and services and using such information and services in ways that are health enhancing Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction Using available information to make appropriate health-related decisions Establishing and monitoring personal and family health goals Understanding national and international public health and safety issues Environmental Literacy: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world (e.g., population growth, population development, resource consumption rate, etc.) Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective solutions Take individual and collective action towards addressing environmental challenges (e.g., participating in global actions, designing solutions that inspire action on environmental issues) 22
- 23. Learning and InnovationSkills (LIS) Creativity & Innovation: Think Creatively Work Creatively with Others Implement Innovations Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Reason Effectively Use Systems Thinking Make Judgments and Decisions Solve Problems Communication & Collaboration: Communicate Clearly 23 Collaborate with Others
- 24. Information, Media and Technology Skills (IMT) Information Literacy: Access and Evaluate Information Use and Manage Information Media Literacy: Analyze Media Create Media Products ICT (Information, Communications & Technology) Literacy: Apply Technology Effectively 24
- 25. Life and CareerSkills (LCS) Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapt to Change Be Flexible Initiative & Self-Direction: Manage Goals and Time Work Independently Be Self-directed Learners Social & Cross-Cultural Skills: Interact Effectively with Others Work Effectively in Diverse Teams Productivity & Accountability: Manage Projects Produce Results Leadership & Responsibility: Guide and Lead Others 25 Be Responsible to Others
- 26. The FL SkillsMap http://youtu.be/CXurDF0IbuQ 26
- 27. Language Teaching Then (20 ) th & Now (21st) 27
- 28. Back Then…. (The20th Century) • Students learn about the language • Class is teacher-centered • Skills are taught in isolation • Textbook is covered • Textbook is curriculum • Emphasis is on teacher as presenter 28
- 29. Back Then…. (The20th Century) • Culture is isolated factoids • Technology is used as “cool tool” • Content is language itself • Instructions are same for all students • Situations in textbook are synthetic 29
- 30. Back Then…. (The20th Century) • Language learning is centered in classroom • Tests are designed to find out what students don’t know • Teacher alone knows criteria for grading • Students “turn in” work only for the teacher 30
- 31. To confront the21st century challenges to our economy and national security, our education system must be strengthened to increase the foreign language skills and cultural awareness of our students. Committee for Economic Development 31
- 32. And Now….. 21stCentury • Students learn to use the language • Learner-centered with teacher as facilitator/collaborator • Focus on the three modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational • Backward design focusing on the end goal 32
- 33. And Now….. 21st Century • Use of thematic units and authentic resources • Emphasis on learner as “doer” and “creator” • Emphasis on the perspectives, practices, and products of the culture • Integrating technology into instruction to enhance learning 33
- 34. And Now….. 21stCentury • Using language as the vehicle to teach academic content • Differentiating instruction to meet individual needs • Personalized real world tasks • Seeking opportunities for learners to use language beyond the classroom 34
- 35. And Now….. 21stCentury • Assessing to find out what students can do • Students know and understand criteria on how they will be assessed by reviewing the task rubric • Learners create to “share and publish” to audiences more than just the teacher. 35
- 36. What We “Know” •Proficiency levels? N / I / A / S Novice OUTCOME: Students in the novice range are able to comprehend and use short memorized phrases and sentences. This proficiency level reflects the beginning stages of language learning which could be at the elementary, middle, or high school levels. 36
- 37. What We “Know” •Proficiency levels? N / I / A / S Intermediate OUTCOME: Students are able to express their own thoughts, provide descriptions, and communicate about familiar topics using sentences and strings of sentences. They comprehend general concepts and messages about familiar and occasionally unfamiliar topics. They can ask questions on familiar topics. 37
- 38. What We “Know” •Proficiency levels? N / I / A / S Advanced OUTCOME: Students in the advanced range are able to narrate and describe using connected sentences and paragraphs in at least three time frames when discussing topics of personal, school, and community interest and can comprehend main ideas and significant details regarding a variety of topics. 38
- 39. What We “Know” 5 Cs Communication – 3 modes Cultures – 3 Ps Connections Comparisons Communities 39
- 40. What We’re “Learning” Interdisciplinary themes Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Environmental Literacy 40
- 41. What We’re Learning Learningand Innovation Skills • Think Creatively / Work Creatively • Critical Thinking / Problem Solving • Communication and Collaboration Information, Media & Technology Skills • Information Literacy • Media Literacy • Technology 41
- 42. What We’re “Learning” Lifeand Career Skills • Flexibility and Adaptability • Initiative and Self–Direction • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills • Productivity and Accountability • Leadership and Responsibility 42
- 43. 21st Century FL Skills Map Incorporates – 21st century skills – Interdisciplinary themes – Modes of communication – Proficiency levels http://actfl21stcenturyskillsmap.wikispaces.com/ 43