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This webpage contains class notes, dates for tests
and quizzes, lesson plans and links to practice
concepts introduced in class.
The Foreign Language Department now has a state of the art
language lab which will be part of the weekly curriculum.
As communication in the target language is always a primary goal and research shows that students learn more when they use Spanish in meaningful personal interactions, that is, they learn to speak by speaking; the Spanish classes will now be taught in the target language with the expectation that the student also function in the language.
Teaching methods will make this a reasonable expectation. Signs will be posted around the room with common classroom questions and each student will receive a list of classroom commands with the English translation.
Student-to-student activities will provide a low-threat practice format that is both motivational and enjoyable.
Grading for participation will be based on effort, not accuracy, as it takes years to master a foreign language. SEE RUBRIC FOR DAILY GRADE.
Due to the complexity of grammar the intention is still to use English. It will be entirely taught in English in the Spanish 1and 2 classes but will not be necessary at the 3rd year level.
Tutorials, extra-help will be in English as well.
Although this may seem a struggle at first, the student often begins to "get it" within a few weeks, speak with more assuredness and will feel a great sense of accomplishment. ! ADELANTE!
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