LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

  1. Introduction
    1. Philosophy
    2. Proficiency Organization
    3. Language Skills & The Essential Standards Framework
  2. World Language Programs
    1. Introduction
    2. Measuring Proficiency in Communication Skills
    3. Classical Language Programs
    4. Dual Language/Immersion Programs
    5. Heritage Language Programs
    6. Modern Language Programs
    7. Modern Language Programs – Visual
  3. Standards
    1. Novice Low
    2. Novice Mid
    3. Novice High
    4. Intermediate Low
    5. Intermediate Mid
    6. Intermediate High
    7. Advanced Low
    8. Advanced Mid

CLL: Connections to Language & Literacy

  1. AM.CLL.1Use the language to engage in interpersonal communication.
    1. AM.CLL.1.1Understand how to engage in extended, complex conversations about concrete, social and professional topics with fluency and flexibility.
    2. AM.CLL.1.2Understand how to ask and answer questions to solve an unexpected or unfamiliar complication.
  2. AM.CLL.2Understand words and concepts presented in the language.
    1. AM.CLL.2.1Analyze extended, complex speeches and lectures for multiple viewpoints and opinions.
    2. AM.CLL.2.2Understand the subtleties and stylistic features of texts on unfamiliar topics.
    3. AM.CLL.2.3Understand how to interpret long, complex texts.
    4. AM.CLL.2.4Compare literary and technical writing styles.
  3. AM.CLL.3Use the language to present information to an audience.
    1. AM.CLL.3.1Create clearly articulated presentations on personal, academic, and professional topics.
    2. AM.CLL.3.2Produce clear, well-organized texts for a variety of audiences on concrete, social and professional topics.
    3. AM.CLL.3.3Use accurate pronunciation and suitable stylistic elements in spoken presentations.
    4. AM.CLL.3.4Use the language with fluency and flexibility to provide, compare, and support multiple viewpoints and opinions.
  4. AM.CLL.4Compare the students’ culture and the target culture.
    1. AM.CLL.4.1Use dialectical differences to adapt and give presentations.
    2. AM.CLL.4.2Produce media for distribution that is culturally responsible and sensitive.

COD: Connections to Other Disciplines

  1. AM.COD.1Use the language to engage in interpersonal communication.
    1. AM.COD.1.1Understand how to engage in extended, complex conversations about concrete, social and professional topics with fluency and flexibility.
    2. AM.COD.1.2Understand how to conduct or participate in interviews related to academic and professional topics of personal interest.
  2. AM.COD.2Understand words and concepts presented in the language.
    1. AM.COD.2.1Understand multiple viewpoints and opinions in long, complex texts on unfamiliar academic topics.
    2. AM.COD.2.2Compare technical writing styles relevant to academic and professional topics.
  3. AM.COD.3Use the language to present information to an audience.
    1. AM.COD.3.1Use specialized and precise language to design presentations about academic or professional topics.
    2. AM.COD.3.2Produce clear, well-organized texts related to academic and professional topics appropriate for a variety of audiences.
    3. AM.COD.3.3Use readily available technology tools and digital literacy skills to present academic and professional information in the target language.
  4. AM.COD.4Compare the students’ culture and the target culture.
    1. AM.COD.4.1Explain the influence of the target culture perspectives on products and practices.
    2. AM.COD.4.2Explain how social and political events affected the perspectives, practices, and products of the target culture.

CMT: Communities

  1. AM.CMT.1 Use the language to engage in interpersonal communication.
    1. AM.CMT.1.1 Use the language in a variety of situations with fluency and flexibility.
    2. AM.CMT.1.2 Carry out extended, complex interactions on various topics in almost any situation with people from the target culture or communities of learners of the same target language.
  2. AM.CMT.2 Understand words and concepts presented in the language.
    1. AM.CMT.2.1 Evaluate practices, products, and perspectives related to social and professional topics.
    2. AM.CMT.2.2 Understand the meaning of messages on social and professional topics used or displayed in the community.
  3. AM.CMT.3 Use the language to present information to an audience.
    1. AM.CMT.3.1 Use the language to share information about concrete, social and professional topics in a variety of settings.
    2. AM.CMT.3.2 Use specialized and precise language in school and community events.
  4. AM.CMT.4 Compare the students’ culture and the target culture.
    1. AM.CMT.4.1 Critique the influence of the target culture on global philosophy and professional discourse.
    2. AM.CMT.4.2 Critique the effect of events in the target culture’s history on perspectives, practices, and products of global interest.