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1. A collaborative approach can improve world language education.

Author

Burke, Brigid M.

Subjects
*EDUCATIONAL standards, *FOREIGN language education, *TRAINING of language teachers, *PROFESSIONAL education, *EDUCATIONAL change
Abstract

In the last decade, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has mandated proficiency requirements for teacher candidates at nationally recognized universities and published a position statement recommending teachers use 90% or more of the world language during instruction. The author explains reform is more successful when change is initiated simultaneously from the top and bottom in pursuit of the same goals. Researchers and consultants need to provide teachers with on-site, experiential professional development on proficiency-based methods in order for world language education to improve in a meaningful and viable way. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2015
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2. Looking Into a Crystal Ball: Is Requiring High-Stakes Language Proficiency Tests Really Going to Improve World Language Education?

Author

Burke, Brigid M.

Subjects
*EDUCATION of language teachers, *TEACHER certification, *TEACHER qualifications, *FOREIGN language education, *EDUCATIONAL standards, *TRAINING of language teachers, *UNITED States education system, *EDUCATION policy, *EDUCATIONAL accountability, *TEST anxiety, *FLUENCY (Language learning)
Abstract

The author discusses potential changes to the licensure process for U.S. teachers of modern foreign languages, particularly commenting on issues relating to national and state standards for language education and claiming that increasing requirements will not improve the quality of foreign language education in the U.S. She addresses recommendations made by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Topics explored include variations in requirements between states, the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT), and problems with basing education on accountability and test-taking ability.

Published
2013
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