Instruction and Assessment

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Planning Learning Outcomes and Content

• Backward Design Planning: Templates and Guidance 
• Intercultural Unit Samples
• Themes, Topics and Essential Questions for Novice Low - Advanced Low
• What is Intercultural Competence?
• Authentic Cultural Resources by Language
• Bloom's Taxonomy for World Languages
• Incorporating the Textbook 

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Assessment and Rubrics

• Ohio Rubrics for Performance and Proficiency
• Understanding World Language Assessment
• Assessment Samples and Templates 

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Instructional Strategies

• Using the Target Language
• Universal Design for Learning: Strategies for Meeting All Students' Needs
• Intercultural Reflection (in English and the target language) ,
• Career Connections and Lessons for World Languages
• Interpretive Strategies: ACTFL Template
• Interpersonal Strategies 
• Presentational Strategies 
• Choice Board for World Languages
• Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary in Context 
• Forms vs Functions of Language
• Thinking Routines Toolbox of Activities (Harvard School of Education)
• Integrating 21st Century Skills into World Language Lessons

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​Intercultural Unit Samples and Templates

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NCSSFL-ACTFL Intercultural Reflection Tool and Can-Do Statements

• Intercultural Reflections Template and Samples: PDF and Editable Template 
  • Create deeper intercultural questions in English for outside of class
  • Create level-appropriate intercultural target language questions for in class
• Can-Do Intercultural Statements: Novice - Distinguished
• Can-Do Communication Statements: Novice + Intermediate
• Can-Do Communication Statements: Intermediate + Advanced
• Can-Do Communication and Intercultural Statements: American Sign Language

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Self-Assessment Can-Do Statements for Learners

•  Novice Low,                               
•  Novice Mid, 
•  Novice High, 
•  Intermediate Low,
•  Intermediate Mid,
•  Intermediate High,  
•  Advanced Low,  

 

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