Category: Resources

Watch Zoom tutorials from this link to familiarize yourself with the operation of Zoom for a language class.

Class Observation Form developed by Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning Framework:

A step-by-step guide through Backward Design with IPA (by the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition): Link

The site has a flowchart for the process:

The site also has a collection of Chinese Thematic Unit Plan examples: Link

The site also has a list of Action Verbs for Can-Do Statements : Link

If you need inspiring ideas of activities, here’s a list of activities developed by STARTALK:

 https://www.gretchencseibel.com

https://shellyfangliang.wordpress.com

https://gracenuri.edublogs.org

https://jenailee.weebly.com/

VanPatten, B. (2017). While We’re on the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Alexandria, VA 22314.

Downloadable link:

1. World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
2. ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
3. Proficiency Benchmarks and Can-Do Statements
   (Scroll down to see downloadable PDFs)
4. 21st Century Skills Map
   (Interaction between 21st Century Skills and Language Proficiency)
5. Learner Characteristics by Age
   Curtain, H. A., & Dahlberg, C. A. (2004). Languages and children, making the match: New languages for young learners. Allyn & Bacon.