Spanish 1 Consistency Project Workshop 2 April 17, 2015

El Camino College-Main Campus Spanish 1 SLO Assessment Results Spring 2014 SLO Number and DescriptionAcceptableUnacceptable SLO 1- Converse in and comprehend Spanish using present tense, simple past tense, and “ir + a + infinitive” construction, about everyday topics, such as introductions and descriptions about themselves and others within the limits of vocabulary appropriate to beginning Spanish 1. (236 students evaluated) 217 (92%) (236 student evaluated) 19 SLO 2- Read and comprehend short paragraphs in Spanish on topics such as places in the city, daily routines, fields of study, pastimes, vacations, and likes and dislikes. (233 students evaluated) 212 (91%) (233 students evaluated) 21 SLO 3- Write a 5 to 10 sentence paragraph in Spanish about themselves and everyday topics such as leisurely activities and academic life using the present tense, simple past tense, and “ir + a + infinitive” construction. (234 students evaluated) 203 (87%) (234 students evaluated) 31 SLO 4- Demonstrate basic awareness of Hispanic culture, such as values, customs, surname system, meals, etc. (236 students evaluated) 210 (89%) (236 students evaluated) 26

El Camino College Compton Center Spanish 1 SLO Assessment Results Spring 2014 SLO Number and DescriptionAcceptableUnacceptable SLO 1- Converse in and comprehend Spanish using present tense, simple past tense, and “ir + a + infinitive” construction, about everyday topics, such as introductions and descriptions about themselves and others within the limits of vocabulary appropriate to beginning Spanish 1. ( 100 students evaluated) 80% (100 student evaluated) 20% SLO 2- Read and comprehend short paragraphs in Spanish on topics such as places in the city, daily routines, fields of study, pastimes, vacations, and likes and dislikes. (100 students evaluated) 64% (100 students evaluated) 36% SLO 3- Write a 5 to 10 sentence paragraph in Spanish about themselves and everyday topics such as leisurely activities and academic life using the present tense, simple past tense, and “ir + a + infinitive” construction. (100 students evaluated) 67% (100 students evaluated) 33% SLO 4- Demonstrate basic awareness of Hispanic culture, such as values, customs, surname system, meals, etc. (100 students evaluated) 100% (100 students evaluated) 0

1. Approximate percentages we usually spend/allocate in teaching each of the following components per Panorama lesson

National Standards for Foreign Language Education The five “C” goal areas (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities) stress the application of learning a language beyond the instructional setting. The goal is to prepare learners to apply the skills and understandings measured by the Standards, to bring a global competence to their future careers and experiences.

The Three Modes of Communication, Skills, & Standards Combined

ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012

Improving Retention Rate Recommend the First Year Experience Program Make students complete an information card the first day of class Cultivate relationship Make learning relevant and entertaining to promote motivation Provide lesson checklists to guide them Pair or group students with Spanish speakers or advanced students Make up absences by making them work on missed topics at the FLL H114 Pay attention to warning signs and implement an early alert, assessment system: more than two absences, missing work, etc. Change textbook for another that could be used for three semesters. The advantages: save money, convenience, familiarity with methodology, same online code for 3 years: Span 1, 2, 3

ACTL PROFICIENCY GUIDELINES Guidelines & Samples Posted by ACTL. and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines- 2012/spanish