什么?

We believe that all students should learn or maintain at least one world language in addition to English. Therefore, language learning should be a central part of any curriculum.

为什么?

In the 21st Century knowing a second language is not only beneficial, 但却是人生成功的必要条件. The continual globalization of the world’s economy is bringing diverse cultures and communities into more frequent contact with each other. The ease of global travel and the internet have collapsed the barrier of distance that once kept the world’s communities separate. From the corporate marketplace to the individual consumer, 从学前班到大学, 从海滩度假者到全球富豪, the world community has become integrated and interdependent. Institutions of higher learning are scrutinizing applicants to identify future world leaders. Employers and businesses are seeking applicants who can navigate the modern global economy. It is through learning another language that students can develop both these skill sets. Learning another language also provides many other benefits 包括 greater academic achievement, 认知发展, and more positive attitudes towards other languages and cultures. 简单地说, language learning is necessary for students to effectively function in the modern global marketplace.

除了满足未来学生的需求, language learning has been shown to greatly enhance student performance across the curriculum. Language learning has been shown to improve a student’s cognitive function, 包括, 但不限于:

提高解决问题的能力
提高了语言和空间能力
改进的记忆功能(长 & 短期)
提高创造性思维能力
更好的记忆
更灵活和创造性的思维
提高对目标语言和文化的态度

These cognitive benefits of language learning have been shown to enhance student performance producing:

更高的标准化考试成绩
更高的阅读成绩
Expanded student vocabulary in native language (English)
在大学阶段有更高的学习成绩

如何?

In order to make language learning a central part of the curriculum, we must

Engage in effective professional development programs for world language teachers to maintain relevance in FL classroom
让语言教师更好地参与倡导运动
Advocate for language programs in order to convince administration at all levels
Engage legislative bodies to adopt priorities consistent with this goal
Inform parents of not only cognitive and academic benefits but career benefits as well

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Language learning should be a central part of any curriculum. 原因如下:

语言学习的好处

We believe that all students should learn or maintain at least one world language in addition to English. Therefore, language learning should be a central part of any curriculum.

语言学习中的读写能力

Contemporary definitions of literacy include more than basic 读ing, 写作, 听, 和口语, adding the purposeful uses of these skills in today’s media- and information-rich environment.

语言学习中的铰接序列

In order for learners to achieve the highest level of proficiency possible, sequential study over extended periods of time is necessary.

逆向设计方案

Backward design is one of the core practices for effective language instruction that relies on thinking purposefully about teaching and learning.

促进目标语言的使用

The use of target language refers to all that learners say, 读, 听到, 写, and view – production and reception of language on the part of learners, 教育工作者, 和材料.

使用真实的文本

Interactive 读ing and 听 comprehension tasks should be designed and carried out using authentic cultural texts of various kinds with appropriate scaffolding and follow-up tasks that promote interpretation.

设计交际任务

Oral interpersonal communication tasks engage students for the purpose of exchanging information and ideas, 满足某人的需要, and expressing and supporting opinions through speaking and 听 or signing with others.

将语法作为语境中的概念来教授

Grammar should be addressed within meaningful communicative contexts as one element of language proficiency.

提供有效的反馈

The role of feedback for learners is critical in advancing language proficiency. Feedback should be provided in multiple forms 包括 formative, summative and self-assessment.

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