LINGUAFOLIO: MAKING THE CASE FOR PROFICIENCY

I can follow a command, especially if someone uses gestures. This is one of my goals. I can do it with help. I can do it easily and well.

WHY BOTHER? Improve learning Improve learners Data-driven decision making Accountability

WHAT’S WRONG WITH MY QUIZ? NOTHING. IT’S YOUR QUIZ I WORRY ABOUT.

EVERYBODY’S QUIZ Works in any language Works in any curriculum Provides a common measuring stick Helps us teach better Helps students learn Helps NFLC plead our case

LINGUAFOLIO OUR QUIZ Performance-based Standards-based Language-neutral Curriculum-neutral Curriculum-compatible

Can you convince the jury?

A GOOD ADVOCATE

SUPPORTS ORGANIZES EVIDENCE GIVES GOOD ADVICE A GOOD REFEREE FAIR RESPONSIBLE FOLLOWS RULES IS HATED

LINGUAFOLIO STRUCTURE FOR ORGANIZING EVIDENCE - Biography: Qualitative record of reflections : Self-evaluation of can-do’s - Dossier: Evidence supporting self-evaluation - Passport: Summary of evidence including External assessments Biographical information Self assessments & evidence

NOVICE HIGH

PARENT AND CHILD CAN-DO’S

OPEN ENDED CAN-DO’S

How do I do it? 1)On Day 1, have students create a LinguaFolio Online account 2)Have students with prior knowledge check CanDo’s 3)Have all students log on at regular intervals (every other day)

Support Online tutorial for students help Phone help

Suggestions Mantra: LinguaFolio belongs to the learner Use tech savvy students to help Incorporate CanDo discussions into class Be a good advocate

PASSIONATE ARGUMENTS

IDENTIFYING CAN DO GOALS START WITH INTERPERSONAL BE REALISTIC SEPARATE “COVER” AND “CAN DO”

Identifying CanDo targets Group 1: hours Group 2: hours Group 3: hours Group 4: More than 200 hours Group 5: Heritage and advanced

I can follow a command, especially if someone uses gestures. This is one of my goals. I can do it with help. I can do it easily and well.

CARL FALSGRAF CASLS UNIVERSITY OF OREGON