Why are successful World Languages Programs essential in today’s society? According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Readiness Standards for Learning Languages… and communication are at the heart of the human experience. The United States must “Language educate students who are linguistically and culturally equipped to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. This imperative envisions a future in which ALL students will develop and maintain proficiency in English and at least one other language, modern or classical.” What are the World Languages Curriculum’s Goals in Henry County Schools? GOAL The goal of the World Languages curriculum is to develop Georgia language learners with strong Interpersonal Communication, Presentational Speaking, Presentational Writing, Interpretive Listening, and Interpretive Reading skills in the areas of Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, “Communication, and Communities.” Georgia language learners will be able to apply the World Languages skills acquired beyond the instructional setting in order bring a global competence to their future careers and “to experiences.” Fig. 2-3-1 ©ACTFL County Schools and World Languages Department vision with Rosetta Stone Program To enhance students’ Interpersonal Communication, Presentational Speaking, Presentational Writing, Interpretive Listening, and Interpretive Reading in a Blended Learning classroom environment To prepare World Languages students for future careers by emphasizing 21st Century Skills and the use of technology to strengthen Communication skills To Personalize students’ learning by providing students with the opportunity to be accelerated in their second, third, or fourth language HCS World Languages and Rosetta Stone Program- *Usage expectations for Henry County Schools World Languages Students are as follows: Usage expectations for Henry County Schools WL Students for first year of program: Usage Expectations: When given access to the program, students will be required to spend a minimum of 45 minutes weekly and a minimum of 3 hours monthly on the program. This will ensure that those who sign up are dedicated to being successful. Students will use the program from September to May (9 months) and this is a minimum usage of 27 hours in one school year. *It is the hope and goal for our World Languages students to use Rosetta Stone as much as possible and to aim for 8 hours a month use ensuring a level completion in 4 to 5 months hours in one year/semester).
Why are successful World Languages Programs essential in today’s society? According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Standards for Learning Languages… “Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. The United States must educate students who are linguistically and culturally equipped to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. This imperative envisions a future in which ALL students will develop and maintain proficiency in English and at least one other language, modern or classical.” What are the World Languages Curriculum’s Goals in Henry County Schools? GOAL The goal of the World Languages curriculum is to develop Georgia language learners with strong Interpersonal Communication, Presentational Speaking, Presentational Writing, Interpretive Listening, and Interpretive Reading skills in the areas of “Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.” Georgia language learners will be able to apply the World Languages skills acquired beyond the instructional setting in order “to bring a global competence to their future careers and experiences.” Fig. 2-3-1 ©ACTFL County Schools and World Languages Department vision with Rosetta Stone Program To enhance students’ Interpersonal Communication, Presentational Speaking, Presentational Writing, Interpretive Listening, and Interpretive Reading in a Blended Learning classroom environment To prepare World Languages students for future careers by emphasizing 21st Century Skills and the use of technology to strengthen Communication skills To Personalize students’ learning by providing students with the opportunity to be accelerated in their second, third, or fourth language HCS World Languages and Rosetta Stone Program- *Usage expectations for Henry County Schools World Languages Students are as follows: Usage expectations for Henry County Schools WL Students for first year of program: Usage Expectations: When given access to the program, students will be required to spend a minimum of 45 minutes weekly and a minimum of 3 hours monthly on the program. This will ensure that those who sign up are dedicated to being successful. Students will use the program from September to May (9 months) and this is a minimum usage of 27 hours in one school year. *It is the hope and goal for our World Languages students to use Rosetta Stone as much as possible and to aim for 8 hours a month use ensuring a level completion in 4 to 5 months hours in one year/semester). Readiness
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