What’s the secret to expanding an Arabic program at a secondary school and building a love of language learning among students?
Ustaaz Fadi has played a vital role in the creation, expansion and management of the World Language Curriculum at a state-funded school in Chicago. Hear from Fadi about his experience teaching Arabic and engaging students and communities, as well as his advice for teachers and administrators.
References:
- ACTFL: https://www.actfl.org
- Global Seal of Biliteracy: an organization that offers a digital, portable credential for language proficiency: https://theglobalseal.com/international-landing
- Journal Article: “Expanding Assessment Options for Learners and Speakers of Less Commonly Tested Languages”: https://ncta.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/JNCTA/04.14.23%20-%20NCTA%20Journal%20of%20Testing%20Vol%206%2C.pdf
Glossary:
- CI Activity: Comprehensible Input Activity
- TPRS: Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling
- AP curriculum: The AP Program offers college-level courses and exams that students take in secondary schools in the US
- CIEE: The Council on International Educational Exchange is a non-profit organization promoting international education and exchange
- ACTFL: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Contact information
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