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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) Transatlantic Dialogue Sponsored by the Goethe-Institut

EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES Alliance Française Goethe-Institut Instituto Cervantes Russian Language Testing Consortium Universidade de Lisboa Università per Stranieri di Perugia University of Cambridge

EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES 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

EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES 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

Common Scale of Reference Common Frame of Reference EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES

Approximately 400 statements, subdivided into 40 categories, which describe what typical language users can do… Common Scale of Reference 160 statements for language educators to determine proficiency… ACTFL Performance Guidelines

Comparison ACTFL proficiency guidelines and the Common Scale of Reference

Comparison ACTFL proficiency guidelines and the Common European Framework 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 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.

Add value to language learning Add value to language learning Promote plurilingualism Promote plurilingualism Encourage reflection on achievement Encourage reflection on achievement Contribute to mobility in Europe for workers and students Contribute to mobility in Europe for workers and students The ELP seeks to: EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES

Facilitate K-16 articulation Facilitate K-16 articulation Serve as a tool for students to manage their language learning Serve as a tool for students to manage their language learning Recognize and value heritage languages Recognize and value heritage languages Promote language learning as a life-long endeavor Promote language learning as a life-long endeavor LinguaFolio further seeks to:

LinguaFolio helps: Language learners and their parents Language learners and their parents Educators Educators Businesses and employers Businesses and employers

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 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. Language/LinguaFolio Virginia Department of Education

What is LinguaFolio? A Web site of resources for creating an individual portfolioA Web site of resources for creating an individual portfolio

What is LinguaFolio? A Web site of resources for creating an individual portfolioA Web site of resources for creating an individual portfolio

What is LinguaFolio? A pilot program for elementary, secondary, university, and adult learnersA pilot program for elementary, secondary, university, and adult learners

What is LinguaFolio? A pilot program for elementary, secondary, university, and adult learnersA pilot program for elementary, secondary, university, and adult learners

Module 1 Welcome to LinguaFolio – the ultimate inbox History and development of LinguaFolio Five training modules:

Module 2 How do I learn? Let me Google the ways… Developing autonomous and reflective learners through self- assessment

Five training modules: Module 3 Accessing the Global Chat Room The importance of interculturality

Five training modules: Module 4 Send a New Message: “Can-do” Guidelines for development of self- assessment criteria

Module 1 Welcome to LinguaFolio – the ultimate inbox History and development of LinguaFolio Five training modules: Module 2 How do I learn? Let me Google the ways… Developing autonomous and reflective learners through self- assessment Module 3 Accessing the Global Chat Room The importance of interculturality Module 4 Send a New Message: “Can-do” Guidelines for development of self- assessment criteria Module 5 Just do it! Implementation in the classroom

Implementation For LinguaFolio to be effective, it is important that students record information in all three sections of LinguaFolio: Language Biography Language Biography Language Dossier Language Dossier Language Passport Language Passport

Timeline Pace your implementation to best fit your: schedule schedule school school class or level class or level goals goals teacher teacher student student purpose purpose

Model, Model, Model Complete your own LinguaFolio or a sample for students to see. Sample activity from training module 5: Complete p. 55 or 86 of Teacher’s Guide Discuss with partner how you decided what to enter and also how you would introduce this activity in your class

Housing LinguaFolio Paper Notebook Notebook Individual Folders Individual Folders In the room In the room Student keeps Student keeps Electronic Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Jump Drive Jump Drive CD CD Hard Drive Hard Drive School Server School Server Classroom Classroom School Lab School Lab

Implementation Tips Introduction to Learners: Game Score Analogy (p. 6 ) Game Score Analogy (p. 6 ) LinguaFolio Nebraska LinguaFolio Nebraska

Implementation Tips Language Biography Share your model Share your model Allow learners to complete, answering any questions that arise Allow learners to complete, answering any questions that arise Group learners to work on biography section together Group learners to work on biography section together

Implementation Tips Language Passport Checklists Checklists Self, Peer, Teacher LinguaFolio Jr. LinguaFolio Jr. Grades 3-8 Reflects outcome based program goals LinguaFolio LinguaFolio Grades 9-16 Reflects personal goal and career plans

Implementation Tips Language Dossier Folder of Evidences Folder of Evidences Collection of evidence ongoing Collection of evidence ongoing

Language Dossier can include: Dialogs Dialogs Projects Projects Research Research Compositions Compositions Copies of awards Copies of awards PowerPoint presentations PowerPoint presentations CDs/DVDs/Videotapes CDs/DVDs/Videotapes Photos Photos Implementation Tips

Classroom Time Management Scenarios Self directed, once a week time periods for learners to update and record their progress Self directed, once a week time periods for learners to update and record their progress Periodic time fillers, when there is an extra 10 minutes, learners could update and record their progress Periodic time fillers, when there is an extra 10 minutes, learners could update and record their progress Adapted from LinguaFolio Indiana

Frequent out of class assignments for which learners could be assigned to update and record their progress Frequent out of class assignments for which learners could be assigned to update and record their progress Periodic group work where learners can peer assess Periodic group work where learners can peer assess Adapted from LinguaFolio Indiana Classroom Time Management Scenarios

Timeline Checklist: Decide where to house LinguaFolio Decide where to house LinguaFolio Dates for learner, parent, community presentation of LinguaFolio Dates for learner, parent, community presentation of LinguaFolio Dates for pilot data submissions Dates for pilot data submissions Reflect integration throughout year or semester Reflect integration throughout year or semester

Checklist: List of chosen Biography pieces and due dates List of chosen Biography pieces and due dates Dates for checklist work including self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment Dates for checklist work including self-assessment, peer assessment and teacher assessment Dates for dossier collection, reflection, evaluation Dates for dossier collection, reflection, evaluation Passport completion Passport completion Timeline

LinguaFolio Nebraska Indiana World Languages site with LinguaFolio links: European Language Portfolio LinguaFolio Resources

Virginia Helen Small Foreign Language Specialist Virginia Department of Education North Carolina Helga Fasciano Second Language Consultant NC Department of Public Education South Carolina Ruta Couet World Languages SC Department of Education Georgia Susan Crooks Program Specialist, Foreign Language and International Education Georgia Department of Education OR Gregory Barfield, World Languages Coordinator Fulton County School System Kentucky Jacqueline Bott Van Houten World Language and International Education Consultant Kentucky Department of Education Contacts

Just go for it!