This fall I shared how to encourage proficiency in the target language anytime, anywhere 365 days a year!

1. Building Proficiency 365
Beth Leidolf
ICTFL 2015
Twitter: @bleidolf67
https://goo.gl/rSt58n

2. In this session:
Part 1-What is Proficiency?
Part 2-Learn more about existing proficiency
tools for your program.
Part 3-Create your own proficiency program of
study for your curriculum.
Chatzy Collaborative Space: http://goo.gl/nUFX2r

3. Proficiency
What IS it?
What IS it NOT?

4. Proficiency definitions
ACTFL 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.
National Standards (World Readiness Standards)
Ability to understand and to be understood in the languages of the
worldwide neighborhood.

5. Examples of Proficiency?
___ 1. Repeat words/phrases after the teacher.
___ 2. Fill-in-the-blanks with the correct conjugated verb.
___ 3. Group work translates a small passage from English to Spanish.
___ 4. Practice memorizing dialogues.
___ 5. Interview each other on a topic such as “talk about your family.”

6. Examples of Proficiency?
___ 6. Complete a written paragraph using appropriate grammar and
punctuation.
___ 7. Watch videos and answer given questions about the content.
___ 8. Give a short presentation to the class such as speaking about
their likes and dislikes.
___ 9. Read a short paragraph and answer predetermined questions.
___ 10. Listen to a short recording and summarize in Spanish verbally or
in writing.

7. Thinking about your own program
of study/curriculum...

8. Anywhere, anytime
Move to create this environment in our
classroom and outside of the school day
Technology to the rescue!

9. ★what students do
★how students learn, interact
★how we communicate
★how much we communicate
helping to foster an anytime,anywhere
global participant !
Technology is Changing...

10. Existing tools
that build proficiency...

11. Build proficiency with ACTFL
AAPPL
conversation
builder

12. Build proficiency with ACTFL
Use public
tasks or
create your
own!

13. Connect globally with Skype

14. Connect globally through projects
Global Collaboration
with iEARN
Other organizations:
Rotary Int’l

15. Write with the global community
class blogging
and
Quadblogging

16. other great resources
presentational
interpretive

17. OR...Create your own
anytime/anywhere
environment to encourage
proficiency!

18. Benefits to creating your own program...
- customized to your students, ability level
- complements what you already have in
place
- encourages building language proficiency
away from classroom, keeps skills fresh!

19. All done easy with a few tools...
free gift today! Language Tune-Up Template

20. Plan and Integrate with Google!

21. Create Presentational /Interpersonal
Speaking Tasks

22. Example of a speaking task...

23. Add-in your writing tasks...

24. Add in listening/reading tasks...

25. Let’s encourage
reflection!

26. Valuable data
on students!

27. Considerations when planning...
● Thoughtfully plan activities around modes-use existing
or create your own to match your target level of
proficiency.
● Support and training- T knowing tools is key
● Who will monitor?
● Timely communication is key with Ss.
● Follow-up on progress/feedback is key to growth

28. Cheers & Challenges
Successful student participation!
Positive feedback from parents and students!
Will be used as a supplemental piece during school year
Completion of all activities by participants
How to identify & reach those most in need?
How to advertise and market to all?
Communication within unit district/non-unit district?

29. Build Those Bridges...
Encourage skills and provide growth opportunities!
Supporting your bridge:
Twitter: @bleidolf67
Email: bleidolf@elmhurst205.org

30. Your evaluation please!
http://tinyurl.com/nmehj55

31. Resources
Santillana PD series for teachers
World Readiness Standards
ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
iEARN
Quadblogging
Language Tune-Up Template
Interpersonal Speaking (example of a Vocaroo file)

32. Example of a Vocaroo Audio File