HOME | Arts | Health | Language Arts | Math/Science | Social Studies | World Languages | Glossary

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

World Languages Frameworks
Table of Contents

Acknowledgments and Alaska Board of Education and Department of Education & Early Development

Chapter 1: Introduction (Common Section)
How to Use this Framework
The Curriculum Development Process
What Curriculum Development Committees Can Do to Ensure Success
Chapter 2: Starting Point (Common Section)
Introduction
Definition of Curriculum
Content
Instruction
Assessment
Context
Preservice Education and Professional Development
Learning Partners
Equity
School to Work
Early Childhood Education
Technology
Chapter 3: Content
Introduction
World Languages Content Standards
Guiding Principles for the World Languages Framework
World Languages Essential to Education
Two or More Languages, One of Which Is English
Pre-kindergarten through Grade Twelve (and Beyond)
Primary Goal: Communicative Proficiency
Studying and Experiencing the Target Culture(s)
The Learner at the Center
Connect with Other Disciplines
Getting Started
What Languages Should Communities Offer
Some Models of World Languages Programs
Chapter 4: Instruction/Assessment
Introduction
Assumptions about Instructional Assessment
Instruction and Assessment Considerations
Principles of Effective Practice
Resources Needed for Language Learning Programs
Proficiency Assessment and Development of Proficiency Ranges
Proficiency Ranges for Content Standard A, Key Elements 1-3
Performance Standards for Content Standard A, Key Elements 1-3
Proficiency Ranges for Content Standard A, Key Element 4
Performance Standards for Content Standard A, Key Element 4
Proficiency Ranges for Content Standard B
Performance Standards for Content Standard B
Proficiency Ranges for Content Standard C
Performance Standards for Content Standard C
Introduction to Assessment
Comparison of Traditional and Alternative Assessments
Assessment Procedures
Sample Assessment Tasks
Sample Assessment Instruments
Chapter 5: Resources in World Languages
Human Resources
Professional Educational Associations
Professional Development Resources and Opportunities
Reference Kit Contents
On-Line Resources
Classroom Support Resources
Appendices
United Nations Draft Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People
World Languages Survey Results
ACTFL Proficiency Levels
ACTFL Proficiency: Assessment Criteria
ILR Oral Proficiency Levels and ACTFL/ETS Modifications

Reference Points (Common Section)

Frameworks Glossary (Common Section)

World Languages Glossary