mld overview presentation
DESCRIPTION
Modern Language Dept. conveys how they use authentic learning to enhance their curriculum and create global citizens.TRANSCRIPT
Beaver Country Day School Modern Language Department
Beaver Country Day School Mission Statement
Teachers inspire students to:
Reason and engage deeply with complex ideas and issues;
Be intellectually curious, open minded, and fair;
Identify and build upon their strengths;
Develop leadership and teamwork skills;
Act effectively within a genuinely diverse cultural and social framework;
Serve both school and society with integrity, respect, and compassion.
The MLD reflects the spirit of the BCDS Mission
Through interdepartmental collaboration with the Hyatt Center to connect students with outside community
By embracing new technologies and approaches
In living what we teach
By embracing the cultural and linguistic diversity of the BCDS community and the global community
Teachers in the MLD embody the BCDS mission
We have worked, travelled, and lived in over 30 countries in Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
We are modeling our passion for language learning and cultural understanding by learning Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, French
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The MLD integrates BCDS values into the languages curriculum
By providing small classes tailored to language learning styles
Through international and domestic cultural exchanges
In lessons designed to opens doors both to understanding classmates and understanding the larger community
BCDS Language students…… Learn outside of the classroom
BCDS language students….. Make presentations in French , Spanish and Arabic
BCDS language students….. Collaborate in Wiki Spaces
French-Wiki Space
BCDS language students….. Learn about cultures
Our students…….. Blog for learning
Ning-Student Blogs
Our students…….. Dance
Our students…….Attend events at local universities
Poem by Martin Espada
Our students….. Study, practice, take notes, are assessed
Our students…… Do projects in class (El Mercado)
Our students…..Connect with the community
Major MLD Projects include several well-defined steps
The project assignment -instructions
First draft
Second draft –considering feedback given
Peer feedback
The rubric which teacher and/or student complete
Produce results (video, essay, project, recording, performance,…)
Continue: Sample Project
Project Assignment -Instructions
Continue: Sample Project
First Draft
Continue: Sample Project
Second draft –feedback
Continue: Sample Project
Rubric - Oral Presentation
Rubric - Research Paper
Continue: Sample Project
The final product might be…An interview with Barack Obama