1. Teaching in a Multi-Level Spanish Language Classroom
Jady Arriaga
World Language and
International Studies Instructor
Introduction and background

2. Please share: Name: School: Title:
Buenas Tardes!
Please share:
Name:
School:
Title:

3. Access the internet Go to www.kahoot.it Activity
Play the game

4. Pick an arrow 2. Write or think 3. Share
So differentiation is...
Pick an arrow Write or think 3. Share
Write the description of a differentiation strategy.
Draw a visual symbol that you think represents a differentiation strategy.
Create an analogy that you think represents a differentiation strategy.

5. There is nothing more unequal than the equal treatment of unequals “
Thomas Jefferson
Explain what differentiation is .
More students speaking more languages that before
Increasing number of student identified with learning difficulties
More students needing assistance with reading & writing
Advanced learners who need to continue to their growth
A need for virtually all students to leave school as thinkers, flexible & independent learners, and producers of knowledge

6. A little bit of CIS background
1. What we do at CIS is ...
A little bit of CIS background
Introduce the mission of the school (Internationalism , Environmental Education and Technology) 1st charter in Cabarrus created in 2004

7. To nurture students’ natural curiosity while they achieve academic excellence through a challenging, interdisciplinary, international curriculum. We seek to develop:
Critical and compassionate thinkers
Confident and open-minded communicators
Resourceful and responsible citizens and leaders of our local and global communities.
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
SOLUTIONS
SERVICE

8. 2. What we intent to do by teaching languages at CIS is...
World Languages Program at CIS

9. To provide opportunities for authentic exposure to the Hispanic and Asian cultures which enable students to develop linguistic and cultural proficiency.
Explain what the language program is (Spanish - Chinese) International Studies starting in Elementary

10. 3. Differentiation in the world classroom at CIS begins when...
World Language Differentiation Strategies

11. I found myself in a room with students with at least three different Spanish levels...
So what I did was...
Start telling the story

12. CLASSROOM PHILOSOPHY ELEMENTS RIGOR STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
(LEVELS)
STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION
ELEMENTS

13. Language Proficiency:
Rigor:
“It is creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at a high level” Barbara Blackburn
Motivation:
“It is a process which is shaped and influenced by the activity that takes place between the environment and the individual” Michael J. Middleton
Each element defined
Language Proficiency:
It refers to a person’s ability to use a language for a variety of purposes: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. ACTFL

14. ACTFL PROFICIENCY LEVELS
Taken from:

15. Spanish Language Program
4. The process ...
Spanish Language Program

16. No Differentiation Some Differentiation Differentiation
Class works as a whole most on most material, exercises & projects
Group grading standards as a whole
Implied or stated philosophy that all the students need same teaching/learning process
Adjusting questions according to proficiency level
Encouraging individual to take assignments further
Implied variations in grading
If students finish work early, they can read/work/practice more
Occasional exception to standard pacing. May not need to show work, or do all the questions
Occasional adjustment in grading to reflect student effort and/or ability
Articulated philosophy of student differences (learners’ styles)
Planned assessment
Moving furniture
Planned variation content/input
Planned variation in process/sensemaking
Planned variation in product/output
Individual goal setting, assessment (grading)
Grading to reflect individual growth/process
Using students’ reflection process/ feedback

17. Developing a High Quality Curriculum Map
Understanding Learners’ Needs and Styles
Three steps
Creating a Positive Learning Environment

18. Developing a High Quality Curriculum Map
Taken from :
NC World Language (WLES) Wiki

19. Understanding Learners’ Needs and Styles
Learning Styles Survey Implementation
Positive Teacher- Student Interaction
Teachers’ Collaboration

20. Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Flexible Grouping
Technology Usage

21. As we are 1:1 school, Edmodo has been my educational platform .
Place your screenshot here
As we are 1:1 school, Edmodo has been my educational platform .

23. World Languages Program at CIS
5. And now we are...
World Languages Program at CIS

24. Current Implementation and Expectations
Perspectives
COMMUNICATION
Rigor- Proficiency Levels- Differentiation
Practices
Products

25. References
Alderman, M. (2004). Motivation for achievement possibilities for teaching and learning (2nd ed.). Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Blackburn, B. (2012). Rigor made easy: Getting started. Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education.
Middleton, M., & Perks, K. (n.d.). Motivation to learn: Transforming classroom culture to support student achievement.
(n.d.). Retrieved April 22, 2015, from Wiki Home

26. Now that I told you the story, what questions do you have?