FLANG+276+Assignments

// The assignments due in class for FLANG 276 will be posted here. Assignments are DUE on the date under which they are posted. // toc

=October 21=


 * 1) Complete the FED on [|MyLink].**

a) Look at your demographics sheets. b) Choose the most diverse school. c) Choose the most diverse class. d) Click "Assessments" (in Transition 1). e) Click "Field Experience Demographics (FED)," input your data, and click "Save."


 * 2) Write thank you notes.**

a) Choose one teacher from Cherry Hill. b) Choose one teacher from Edgemont. c) Sign your name next to your choices. d) Write a thank you to the teachers you selected. e) Do not choose a teacher already selected by someone else. (So two people will only write one note instead of two.)


 * Cherry Hill**

1st Grade: Mrs. Revuelta- Hallie 2nd Grade: Ms. Monterrosa Talia 5th Grade: Mrs. Tarin 6th Grade: Ms. Ward- Kalyn


 * Edgemont**

First Grade: Fabienne Bois Talia Second Grade: Nuri Gimenez- Hallie Michaela Cottle- Kalyn Third Grade: Daphne Budge Fifth: Amandine Giraud-Carrier Sixth Grade: Florine Roman (only has students from 9:45-12:00)

**3) Study for the final exam.**

a) The final will consist of 3 parts: multiple choice, a collaborative group section, and an "interview panel." b) These questions will help you prepare:

**4) Garrett & Veronica: Prepare your teaching demonstration:**

a) Bring a hard copy of your lesson plan for a 50-minute class. b) Your lesson should be for Level 1 of middle or high school. c) Choose one activity from your lesson. d) Prepare the materials you need to teach your activity. e) You will have 10 minutes to teach a segment from your lesson.

(Bring a video camera or cell phone to record your lesson if you want to use it for your Spanish Teaching Major application.)

=October 20=

**1) Prepare your teaching demonstration:**

a) Bring a hard copy of your lesson plan for a 50-minute class. b) Your lesson should be for Level 1 of middle or high school. c) Choose one activity from your lesson. d) Prepare the materials you need to teach your activity. e) You will have 10 minutes to teach a segment from your lesson.

(Bring a video camera or cell phone to record your lesson if you want to use it for your Spanish Teaching Major application.)

**2) Study for the final exam.**

a) The final will consist of 3 parts: multiple choice, a collaborative group section, and an "interview panel." b) These questions will help you prepare:

=October 13-16= Immersion School Visits:


 * Homework for Monday, 10/13/14:**

Work on your teaching demonstrations:

a) Plan a lesson for a 50-minute class period. b) Your lesson should be for Level 1 of middle or high school. c) Choose one activity from your lesson. d) Prepare the materials you need to teach your activity. e) Bring a **rough draft** of your lesson plan and activity materials to class **on Thursday** for feedback.


 * Homework due on Tuesday, 10/14/14:**

Read:


 * Homework due on Wednesday, 10/15/14:**


 * Read one article about education from [|ACTFL Smartbrief] (click any red link), one from [|Education Week], and one from the [|Salt Lake Tribune]
 * Post a reflection [|here].
 * What did you find most interesting about the articles you read?
 * What did you find most disturbing about the articles you read and WHY?
 * How does what you read influence your decision to be a world language teacher?


 * Homework due on Thursday, 10/16/14:**

1) Bring your classroom demographics sheets to class. 2) Bring your observation sheets to class. 3) Complete the CDS & the FED on MyLink.


 * We will meet on campus on Thursday. NO CLASS (or observation visits) ON Friday! **

=October 10=

1) Choose 3 people from the list below. 2) Write a thank-you note to each one. 3) Express appreciation on behalf of our whole class. 4) State positive things you learned from the teacher/presentation. 5) Bring the note to class (we will all sign all of the notes).
 * Sign up by typing ~ three times next to your choices.
 * Do not sign up for someone who has already been chosen by someone else.


 * Guest Speakers**
 * Dr. Blair Bateman (Policy & Public Education)- Hallie
 * Mrs. Brandee Mau (German Immersion)
 * Mrs. Tara Goulding (Licensure Requirements) user:Stiiiney
 * Mrs. Lili Bueno (Dual Immersion) user:gmpope


 * American Fork Jr. High School**
 * Ms. Biddulph user:Stiiiney
 * Mr. Dean- Kalyn


 * Canyon View Jr. High School**
 * Mr. Allred- Kalyn
 * Ms. Burnett user:gmpope
 * Nielsen Talia


 * Lone Peak High School**
 * Mangum - Kalyn
 * Montrose user:Stiiiney
 * Mrs. Swartz- Hallie
 * Ms. Taylor
 * Winkelman Talia


 * Pleasant Grove High School**
 * Mr. Barnard user:gmpope
 * Mrs. Bird
 * Mr. Embley Talia
 * Mr. Hamilton- Hallie

=October 9=

No homework for today

=October 8= 1) What questions do you still have about language teaching and learning? Post them [|here].

2) Complete the self-assessment checklist on the first page of this document:

3) Complete the activities related to headlines under Outcome 2.

4) Complete Activities 3 & 4 related to the benefits of language learning under Outcome 3.

5) Bring a hard copy of your answers to the worksheet to class today.

=October 7=

1) Complete the following scavenger hunt before class tomorrow.

2) P.S. Remind me to show your videos in class tomorrow and to collect your paragraphs. You did a great job!

=October 6=


 * 1) Paragraph: **

a) Ponder: Why do you want to be a world language teacher? b) Write a paragraph answering that question. c) Do not write for longer than 3 minutes.


 * 2) What's Your Sentence? **

a) Ponder: What legacy will you leave your students? b) Jot down as many ideas as you can in 3 minutes. c) Watch the [|video examples]. d) Write and illustrate your sentence. e) Record your sentence on [|Digital Dialog] (Log into [|BYU Learning Suite], then look for FLANG 276, then click Digital Dialog.

=September 29 - October 3=

**1) Do observations Monday through Thursday at PLEASANT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL:**

**a) Complete the classroom demographics sheet:**


 * b) Complete an observation form for each class: **












 * c) Complete the homework for each night. **
 * ** September 29: **
 * Explore one of these [|blogs], [|E-school News], and [|Edutopia]
 * Post a reflection [|here].
 * Based on your explorations, what would you say are some of the hot topics or trends that are being discussed in education right now?
 * Do you think that discussions like those occurring in these online communities might be helpful to world language teachers and administrators in the high school you are observing? Why or why not?
 * What did you learn from the articles you explored?
 * ** September 30: **
 * Read one article about education from [|ACTFL Smartbrief] (click any red link), one from [|Education Week], and one from the [|Salt Lake Tribune]
 * Post a reflection [|here].
 * What did you find most interesting about the articles you read?
 * What did you find most disturbing about the articles you read and WHY?
 * How does what you read influence your decision to be a world language teacher?
 * ** October 1: **
 * In a professional manner, without using names, compare and contrast the schools in which you have observed [|here].
 * What are some of the key differences between teaching world languages in **middle school versus high school**?
 * Compare and contrast the t**wo high schools** in which you have observed.
 * What similarities do they share? What differences?
 * What do the differences teach you about how individual students, teachers, administration, school climate, and community support can change what happens in world language classrooms?
 * How does this inform your decision to become a world language teacher?
 * ** October 2: **
 * Read one article from the [|ASCD Smartbrief on Educational Leadership]
 * Post a reflection [|here].
 * In what ways are the concerns of school administrators mentioned in this Smartbrief different from those of teachers?
 * What have you learned from your readings and observations this week that informs your decision to become a world language teacher?


 * d) Come to BYU for class on Friday. **


 * e) Your forms will be due in class on Friday. **

**September 22-26**

1) Do observations Monday through Thursday at LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL: (You will go to Pleasant Grove High NEXT week.)

a) Complete the classroom demographics sheet: b) Complete an observation form for each class (choose one from below or make your own):



c) Complete the homework for each night. d) Come to BYU for class on Friday. e) Your forms will be due in class on Friday.

2) Don't forget to do your Technology Skills Assessment if you haven't finished it yet.

=September 19= = =
 * 1) Watch these videos:**

a) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RM5hHfvFA

b) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXv4i3Hz2GQ

c) How might gender roles influence or complicate the experience of being gifted?


 * 2) Read this paragraph about differentiation:**

Differentiation is a big word that is often used in education to talk about the ways that teachers make the curriculum more accessible to their students. Typically, it involves adjustments to the //**content**// of the curriculum, the //**processes**// in which students engage with the curriculum and the teacher, and/or the//**products**// or assignments students produce. These changes are made in an attempt to make the curriculum better match the interests, learning styles, and needs of individual students, special groups of students, or even entire classes. Although most teachers agree with the concept of differentiation in theory, many believe that it is difficult to implement successfully in schools where classes are large and the individual students in each class are very diverse, or not worth the time it might take.


 * 3) Explore these materials. What do they teach you about being a language teacher? **

**//Why differentiate instruction?//**



**The Animal School** from **Kalimah Priforce** ([|PDF of the book]) [|Playscript]

([|Video Transcript])


 * 4) Read this statement from ACTFL:** [|ACTFL Position Statement on Diversity & Inclusion in Language Programs]


 * 5) How do you think these principles might apply to heritage language learners?**


 * Note: You will have readings to do each day over the next few weeks. Some of them are long. If you'd like to get started on them, here are the first two (about special needs and heritage learners). You will be taking a quiz over these when you return from your observations:**





=September 18=

No homework for tonight.

**September 17**

1) Read: [|Developing Learners' Intercultural Competence]

2) Post a reaction to what you read in this [|discussion forum].

Here are several ways you can "react:"

a) Share a personal experience that relates to what you read. b) Make a connection to something else you have read, observed, or learned. c) Challenge some aspect of the article. d) Offer a practical idea for implementing suggestions made by the article. e) Identify what about the article produced "ahas" for you and explain why. f) Ask a thought-provoking question related to the article.

3) If you have time, respond to someone else's reaction.

=September 16=


 * 1) Turn in your Classroom Demographics Sheet & Observation Forms from last week.**


 * 2) Study for a quiz over the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. **

c) Be ready to **explain the differences** between each level (i.e., novice low, novice mid, novice high, intermediate low, intermediate mid, and intermediate high).
 * a) Read** the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines - Speaking 2012 for the [|Intermediate Level].
 * b) Watch** the video examples for the Intermediate Level (click the View Samples button on the page to see them).


 * 3) Take the Technology Skills Assessment.**

a) Review the [|instructions]. b) Be sure you can complete each task: [|Word Processing], [|Spreadsheets], [|Presentations], and [|Internet Communications]. c) Visit the McKay School sometime this week to take the 4 assessments. (Each one requires approximately 30 minutes.)

= **September 8-12** =

1) No class on campus this week. (Class resumes at 9 a.m. on September 15)

2) Follow the school visit schedule posted here:


 * Canyon View Jr. High **
 * [|Photos of the Canyon View Jr. High world language teachers] you will be observing
 * [|School Map]
 * Canyon View Jr. High Bell Schedule - The bell schedule that is online is NOT correct.
 * [|A/B Calendar for the Alpine School District]


 * American Fork Jr. High **
 * [|Photos of the American Fork Jr. High world language teachers] you will be observing
 * [|School Map] (& [|Map of New Addition Upstairs])
 * [|American Fork Jr. High Bell Schedule] (they do have early out on Monday and CAVE TIME this week)
 * [|A/B Calendar for the Alpine School District]

3) Be sure to:
 * Dress professionally
 * Collared shirts and khakis or slacks for men; Nice blouse and slacks or skirt (or dresses) for women
 * No ties or suitcoats necessary
 * Wear ID cards
 * Check in with office staff and sign in
 * Introduce yourself to the teacher
 * Ask where they would like you to sit
 * Fill out demographics worksheet [[file:Classroom Demographics Worksheet Sept 8-12.doc]] [[file:Classroom Demographics Worksheet Sept 8-12.pdf]]
 * Fill out observation form (you choose which one you prefer): [[file:World Language Observation Form.docx]][[file:World Language Observation Form.pdf]][[file:World Language Observation Form With Checklist.docx]][[file:World Language Observation Form With Checklist.pdf]]
 * Be prepared to help if the teacher asks
 * Thank the teacher
 * Do homework each night

4) Do the following homework each night:


 * September 8 -** **Read:** //[|Characteristics of Effective Middle School Foreign Language Programs]//


 * September 9 -** **Answer these questions in [|this discussion forum]: (BEWARE you CANNOT delete once you have posted, so you may want to compose and then copy and paste.)**

1) What did you learn the most about from today's observations? 2) What was your biggest "aha" from today's observations? 3) What question(s) did today's observations raise in your mind?
 * Classroom climate
 * Classroom management
 * Developmental characteristics of middle schoolers
 * Encouraging students to speak in the target language
 * Engaging students
 * Influence of school policies on teaching and learning
 * Integrating culture
 * Integrating national standards
 * Integrating technology
 * Lesson planning
 * Scaffolding activities to ensure students' success
 * Social pressures on teaching
 * Staying in the target language
 * Supporting students with special needs
 * Teaching beginners
 * Teacher presence
 * Transitioning between activities
 * Working with parents
 * Other


 * September 10 - **


 * 1) Read: **//[|ACTFL Position Statement on the Use of the Target Language]//


 * 2) Explore:** Choose 3 links to explore


 * September 11 -** **Answer these questions in [|this discussion forum]:**

1) What happened during today's observations that intrigued you?

2) What did you read about last night that connects to something you observed in class today?

3) Respond to a comment or question that one of your colleagues has posted.


 * September 12 -** **Answer these questions in [|this discussion forum]:**

1) As you think across ALL of your observations from this week, what patterns are you noticing? 2) What questions about language teaching and learning have this week's observations answered for you? 3) What questions do you still have about language teaching and learning that you would like for us to address in class on Monday?
 * Classroom climate
 * Classroom management
 * Developmental characteristics of middle schoolers
 * Encouraging students to speak in the target language
 * Engaging students
 * Influence of school policies on teaching and learning
 * Integrating culture
 * Integrating national standards
 * Integrating technology
 * Lesson planning
 * Scaffolding activities to ensure students' success
 * Social pressures on teaching
 * Staying in the target language
 * Supporting students with special needs
 * Teaching beginners
 * Teacher presence
 * Transitioning between activities
 * Working with parents
 * Other

**September 5**


 * 1) Finalize your personal introduction (Due today) [[file:Personal Introduction in the TL Assignment Sheet FLANG 276.pdf]] [[file:Personal Introduction in the TL Checklist FLANG 276.pdf]]**

a) Introduce yourself to the class. b) Include 5 PowerPoint slides (or other visual media) about yourself. c) Use only your target language. d) Help colleagues who don't speak your language understand. e) Do not use more than 3 minutes.


 * 2) Complete the wiki student page assignment. **

a) Go to the Student Pages . b) Click on the initials of your name. c) Use the picture prompts to edit the page. d) Delete the pictures as you complete the tasks. e) Save your page.

(Once I have notified you that I have graded your page, you can delete everything on it and use it to take notes, collect materials, etc.)

=September 4=
 * 1) Read the course syllabus [[file:Syllabus FLANG 276 Fall 2014.pdf]]**


 * 2) Read** [|ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages]


 * 3) Read** [[file:byuflang276/Bateman 2000 Attitudes TL use in class.pdf|Student Teachers’ Attitudes and Beliefs About Using the Target Language in the Classroom]]


 * 4) Continue working on your personal introduction (Due September 5) [[file:Personal Introduction in the TL Assignment Sheet FLANG 276.pdf]] [[file:Personal Introduction in the TL Checklist FLANG 276.pdf]]**

a) Introduce yourself to the class. b) Include 5 PowerPoint slides about yourself. c) Use only your target language. d) Help colleagues who don't speak your language understand. e) Do not use more than 2 minutes.

=September 3=


 * 1) Join [|Wikispaces]**

a) Choose a username b) Choose a password c) Add a working e-mail address d) Check NO (about making a wiki) e) Click submit


 * 2) Join the LanguageLinks2006 Wiki**

a) Go to: http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/ b) Click //Join// in the upper, right-hand corner c) Type "276" in the box d) Click submit


 * 3) Bring your signed photo permission form to class. **

a) Read the salmon-colored form distributed in class. b) Mark Yes or No for each statement listed at the bottom. c) If you mark Yes, choose between "Hard Copy & Online" or "Hard Copy Only" d) Circle "include my name" or "remove my name" if you mark yes to anything. e) Print AND sign your name and the date


 * 4) Personal Introduction (Due September 5) [[file:Personal Introduction in the TL Assignment Sheet FLANG 276.pdf]] [[file:Personal Introduction in the TL Checklist FLANG 276.pdf]]**

a) Introduce yourself to the class. b) Include 5 important things about yourself. c) Use only your target language. d) Help colleagues who don't speak your language understand. e) Do not use more than 2 minutes.

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