Goals And Standards

World Language Goals

Our goal is to promote effective student communication beyond their heritage language(s) relevant to their own lives. Students will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and cultural knowledge through the sequence of skill-based content instruction in the target language.

Regional District #10 World Language curricula are aligned with the following state goals and standards for world language learning:

Program Goals:

• communicate in at least one language other than English;

• gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures;

• make connections with other areas of study and acquire information;

• understand the nature of language and cultures through comparisons; and

• participate in multilingual communities within a variety of contexts.

Content Standards:

In at least one language other than English:

1) Communication: Students will engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and exchange opinions.

2) Communication: Students will understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety of topics.

3) Communication: Students will present information, concepts and ideas to listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

4) Cultures: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the traditions, products and perspectives of the cultures studied.

5) Connections: Students will reinforce and expand their knowledge of other areas of study through the world language.

6) Connections: Students will acquire and use information from a variety of sources only available in the world language, using technology, print, audiovisual, media, data and human resources.

7) Comparisons Among Languages: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of that world language and their own.

8) Comparisons Among Cultures: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.

9) Communities: Students will use the world language both within and beyond the school setting for personal enjoyment, enrichment and active participation.