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LinguaFolio A language portfolio learners keep throughout their educational and professional careers to document their language competencies in all languages, including heritage languages and English for speakers of other languages to document their language competencies in all languages, including heritage languages and English for speakers of other languages to reflect on their intercultural competencies to reflect on their intercultural competencies to manage their own language learning to manage their own language learning

Transatlantic Dialogue Sponsored by the Goethe Institut Members of Members of Council of Europe Council of Europe Ministries of Education Ministries of Education National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL) National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL)

Use of the European Language Portfolio is supported by the 29 organizations of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) representing 24 languages. Use of the European Language Portfolio is supported by the 29 organizations of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) representing 24 languages. EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES

European Language Portfolio Over 75 approved versions are used in over 20 countries. Over 75 approved versions are used in over 20 countries. Each version must be approved by the Council of Europe. Each version must be approved by the Council of Europe. EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES

European Language Portfolio Belongs to the learner not the school Belongs to the learner not the school Has 3 sections Has 3 sections Passport Passport Biography Biography Dossier Dossier EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES

European Language Portfolio Common Scale of Reference Common European Framework of Reference EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES

Common Scale of Reference (CSR) a description of what people can do at 6 different levels of language performance and competence a description of what people can do at 6 different levels of language performance and competence EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 A-Basic User B-Independent User C-Proficient User

CSR Can-Do Descriptors (Speaking) A1 Spoken Interaction I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I’m trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. Spoken Production I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (Speaking) Novice Mid Speakers at the Novice-Mid level communicate minimally and with difficulty by using a number of isolated words and memorized phrases limited by the particular context in which the language has been learned. When responding to direct questions, they may utter only two or three words at a time or an occasional stock answer. They pause frequently as they search for simple vocabulary or attempt to recycle their own and their interlocutor’s words. Because of hesitations, lack of vocabulary, inaccuracy, or failure to respond appropriately, Novice-Mid speakers may be understood with great difficulty even by sympathetic interlocutors accustomed to dealing with non-natives. When called on to handle topics by performing functions associated with the Intermediate level, they frequently resort to repetition, words from their native language, or silence.

European Language Portfolio The ELP adds value to language learning. adds value to language learning. promotes “plurilingualism.” promotes “plurilingualism.” encourages reflection on achievement. encourages reflection on achievement. contributes to mobility in Europe for workers and students. contributes to mobility in Europe for workers and students.

LinguaFolio LinguaFolio facilitates K-16 articulation. serves as a tool for students to manage their language learning. recognizes and values heritage languages. promotes language learning as a life- long endeavor.

LinguaFolio LinguaFolio informs language learners and their parents. educators. businesses and employers.

Who is using LinguaFolio? Language learners in elementary programs elementary programs middle school programs middle school programs secondary programs secondary programs university programs university programs career settings career settings

Language/LinguaFolio Virginia Department of Education

LinguaFolio Indiana! Student Name: Indiana Department of Education World Languages LinguaFolio USA! - A national “Year of Languages” world language initiative endorsed by the National Council of State Supervisors of Foreign Languages (NCSSFL). LinguaFolio Indiana! - A state pilot program supported by the Indiana Department of Education, Office of Program Development: World Languages.

LinguaFolio Nebraska Study Dr. Ali Moeller, University of Nebraska, is conducting a five year longitudinal study investigating the questions: What do students know? What do students know? What can they do at the end of one year, two years, three years, four years and five years of language study ? What can they do at the end of one year, two years, three years, four years and five years of language study ?

LinguaFolio Nebraska Study One-year pilot to develop, revise and implement in secondary Spanish classes One-year pilot to develop, revise and implement in secondary Spanish classes Two years of data collected involving 47 school districts to determine: Two years of data collected involving 47 school districts to determine: the impact of goal setting on student achievement the impact of goal setting on student achievement the role of self-assessment the role of self-assessment the implementation of LF as an assessment tool to promote articulated K-16 language program the implementation of LF as an assessment tool to promote articulated K-16 language program

FLAP Grant expands research to introduce LinguaFolio Jr into 15 elementary settings FLAP Grant expands research to introduce LinguaFolio Jr into 15 elementary settings Online digitized LinguaFolio developed and implemented at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln allows participating schools to: Online digitized LinguaFolio developed and implemented at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln allows participating schools to: record student language development via self- assessment record student language development via self- assessment document student products as well as reflections on the part of the student that analyze how and why this product provides evidence of meeting the goals set at the onset of the year and each subsequent chapter/unit during the year document student products as well as reflections on the part of the student that analyze how and why this product provides evidence of meeting the goals set at the onset of the year and each subsequent chapter/unit during the year

30 Spanish teachers for 2 weeks 30 Spanish teachers for 2 weeks Participants read novel, online discussions related to novel and build a community of learners Participants read novel, online discussions related to novel and build a community of learners Research-based strategies modeled in context of novel with videos, World Wide Web, guest speakers, interactive games, etc. integrated Research-based strategies modeled in context of novel with videos, World Wide Web, guest speakers, interactive games, etc. integrated Technology training using online assessments, websites, WebQuests, podcasting, blogging, etc. to integrate into own classes Technology training using online assessments, websites, WebQuests, podcasting, blogging, etc. to integrate into own classes Summer Immersion Institutes

Teachers themselves use goal setting and experience first hand the impact of the LF Teachers themselves use goal setting and experience first hand the impact of the LF Research focuses on how LinguaFolio impacts teacher beliefs and instructional practices Research focuses on how LinguaFolio impacts teacher beliefs and instructional practices Possible consortium of postsecondary institutions to implement LinguaFolio Possible consortium of postsecondary institutions to implement LinguaFolio Study led by Dr. Aleidine J. Moeller will follow K-16 learners using LinguaFolio to examine student learning Study led by Dr. Aleidine J. Moeller will follow K-16 learners using LinguaFolio to examine student learning

Professional Development Online professional development continues during the academic year Online professional development continues during the academic year Onsite workshops offered throughout the year Onsite workshops offered throughout the year

5-State Training Modules Module 2 Autonomous & reflective learning through self- assessment Module 3 Development of interculturality Module 4 Guidelines for development of self- assessment criteria Module 5 How to Implement LinguaFolio

Resources European Language Portfolio European Language Portfolio LinguaFolio 5-State Pilot LinguaFolio 5-State Pilot LinguaFolio Nebraska LinguaFolio Nebraska Indiana World Languages site with LinguaFolio links Indiana World Languages site with LinguaFolio links

Susan Crooks Georgia Department of Education 205 Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA Phone: Jacqueline Bott Van Houten, World Language and International Education Consultant Kentucky Department of Education 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY Phone: Vickie Scow, World Languages Nebraska Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE Phone: Helga Fasciano, Second Language Consultant NC Department of Public Education 6366 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC Phone: Ruta Couet, World Languages SC Department of Education Office of Curriculum and Standards 1429 Senate Street, #B-17 Columbia, SC Phone: Helen Small, Foreign Language Specialist Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, VA Phone:

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