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fles update

By Lillian Carey Director of LOTE & Integration of Instructional Technology

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hauppauge fles program

In its 7th year Spanish instruction 3 times a week for 20 minutes Sequential, content-related

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Why FLES?

Optimal age to learn another language 21st Century Skill Language learning takes time

Increased global awareness and cultural understanding

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Increased readiness

for world language studies in middle school, high school, and college!

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Language learning takes time......

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A 21st Century skill

Communication is listed as a 21st century skill in Partnership for 21st Century Skills and in the ISTE

• Standards. Languages are a critical component of
• communication. The first four core subjects listed are

means for communication: English, World Languages, Arts, and Mathematics.

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Cross Cultural Understanding

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What does research say?

Positive transfer from one langugage to another Increased problem-solving and cognitve flexibility Increased appreciation and understanding of

• ther cultures

Better understanding of native language

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will it hinder my child's english development?

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research shows....

There is no hindrance on academic achievement. In fact, students who have received instruction in another language usually score higher in language skills, word study skills, and math, but the differences were not statistically significant. They also tended to score higher in reading vocabulary and reading comprehension.

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What results have we seen from our fles program?

Their pronunciation is better! They are more willing to participate orally in class! Curriculum is more robust!

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• ur fles students are

novice learners

They understand questions, statements and commands on familiar topics They use single words, short phrases, memorized expressions on familiar topics

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What impact do we hope to see in the future?

Increased mastery on Checkpoint Exams Increased retention

• f students in our

post-Checkpoint B classes (10th grade) More students opting into IB or AP language classes Increased passing and mastery on IB and AP language exams

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