ISZL Language Program - Questions/Concerns by Team Board https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn Made with joy en-us 2021-05-25 12:53:10 UTC 2022-07-31 08:48:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Why, if we are an IB school, are we allowing students to study non-IB related programs? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557403803 + What role does the IB play in shaping the future or our program if we have non-IB courses in FLP? What are the expectations of teachers in those programs?]]> 2021-05-25 12:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557403803 Why do some students study their first language or heritage language as an extracurricular activity and some others study it during school time? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557405992 2021-05-25 12:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557405992 How do we ensure quality and create visibility of our FLP in the same way we do for other ISZL programming? (eg. Managebac documentation) Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557406806 2021-05-25 12:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557406806 How do we determine costs for FLP programming? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557411819 + Why are we charging for these courses when many of them are free of charge if students study them through their embassies? ]]> 2021-05-25 12:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557411819 How do we ensure equitable support for students in FLP? . Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557415241 + Some students are working independently and unsupervised. + (eg) Unsupervised students have been going to German lessons requesting if they could join German classes as they were done with the work set by their FLP teachers.
+ Why are FLP students meeting with their teachers once or twice per week and not like they do in Gr/Fr/Sp? ]]> 2021-05-25 12:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557415241 How do we ensure consistent learning expectations and assessment philosophy across the community? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557427976 + Why is the assessment policy different if you study German, French or Spanish through our curriculum or you study another language through the FLP?]]> 2021-05-25 13:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557427976 How do we provide students with access to language options that are meaningful to them and enable them to access the community and resources in place? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557438002 + Why can't students take double German/French or Spanish if they wish instead of the second language? (If German, French or Spanish is their home heritage language?]]> 2021-05-25 13:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557438002 How are we defining mother tongue/heritage languages? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557444272 2021-05-25 13:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557444272 Why don't we share placement tests for the languages we currently have in place? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557452312 We have one placement test for LA and another for FLP within the same language? Isn't this about determining the best match for students? Wouldn't a single placement test serve that purpose?]]> 2021-05-25 13:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557452312 What is the admissions process for languages? Is it consistently used? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557458589 2021-05-25 13:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557458589 Are we looking to expand language options beyond our current offerings? If so, why? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557465931 2021-05-25 13:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557465931 Do we have the capacity, as well as the structures in place, to provide an expanded language program and a growing FLP? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557472198 2021-05-25 13:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1557472198 Has the student demographic and family needs changed in relation to language? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1558816008 2021-05-25 18:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1558816008 Where are there strengths in our program that we can build on? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560426649 2021-05-26 06:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560426649 Why don't French and Spanish have the same starting point in grade 6? Why native families hear about it/access it throught the FLP and some others through the LA team? Why some connect through Lorna and some through Carlos? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560446545 2021-05-26 06:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560446545 Language Exams Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560449045 Is there an opportunity for us to support students with some language exam offerings, such as German Goethe (useful for permits and citizenship - integration piece), and other university language exams/qualifications they need? 

]]> 2021-05-26 06:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560449045 Why is the FLP an after school activity in PS and not in MS or HS? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560451533 2021-05-26 06:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560451533 Collaboration Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560453023 Are there ways the teams can come together so we can work more closely and share ideas?]]> 2021-05-26 06:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560453023 How can we ensure that all curriculums are recorded in Manaebac? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560453692 2021-05-26 06:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560453692 Should students be able to swap programmes/Language courses only at certain times of the year (eg: at the end of a semester)? Also, should it be in consultation with all concerned? lucybrowett https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560454075 2021-05-26 06:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560454075 What impact would expanding our languages have on our current language faculty? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560454958 2021-05-26 06:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560454958 What support do we need to provide for our admissions team for consistent process of appropriate placement? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560457949 2021-05-26 06:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560457949 Can students can work independently for such a long time? Are LS students provided with the needed tools? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560458594 2021-05-26 06:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560458594 Communication Language Courses: Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560459572 I am wondering how we can explain to families more the difference between L&L and LA as often they have questions around that. ]]> 2021-05-26 06:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560459572 Could we explore the opportunity for students to study German/French/Spanish after school in preparation for citizenship/university entry/C Permit? This is something that we have started discussing at the HS. lucybrowett https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560460725 2021-05-26 06:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560460725 Asian Languages Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560461220 Could we represent Asian languages in our offerings? What is the potential impact of introducing say beginner Chinese and what could be the benefits?]]> 2021-05-26 06:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560461220 National curricula courses? Are these courses in line with our school vision and learning principle? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560462311 2021-05-26 06:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560462311 Language Hierarchy Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560465835 Do we prioritise some languages over others? Why do we do this? What messages are we giving by prioritizing and are we comfortable with these?]]> 2021-05-26 06:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560465835 Supporting Multilingualism Together Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560468530 How could we work together to support the whole school on it's journey of understanding multilingualism/plurilingualism and how they can support our students' linguistic repertoires (all languages)?]]> 2021-05-26 06:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560468530 This impacts on staffing and philosophy behind it. Hiring people per hour, is that they route we are following? Aren't all language teachers supposed to be collaborating, moderating? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560469714 2021-05-26 06:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560469714 Are parents aware and informed of both options L&L and LA advance phases in French? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560474020 2021-05-26 06:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560474020 Could we also offer L&L French and Spanish? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560492869 2021-05-26 06:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1560492869 Noyes' case https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1564100564 Allowing students to study a non heritage language during school time, aren't we opening a new window for changes, options, and pathways? The FLP wouldn't be a a First LP anymore but an Alternative Language Programme. Can't students that wish to study other languages do so after school like many of our students currently do?]]> 2021-05-27 05:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1564100564 What are we aiming for and believe in? Do we want to promote the learning of French and Spanish (2 European and IB languages) or are we aiming to offer any language under any curriculum and vision? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1564110790 2021-05-27 05:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1564110790 What's the leadership vision when it comes to languages? https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1564148077 2021-05-27 06:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1564148077 Language Requirements Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1983614616 Do we have appropriate requirements in place? Should every child have to take two + languages? ]]> 2022-01-10 11:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/1983614616 Are we still ok that students in PS who are in EAL or LS pull out are not exposed to any German at all in school? It seems odd that they are not learning host language, unless there is a processing concern that would mean this is not appropriate for the child. josephine_burn https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/2042290636 2022-02-11 12:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/2042290636 LL in the PS josephine_burn https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/2042292840 To me it would make sense to have a L and L lead in the PS who can coordinate the German and Eng programmes as they are the same curriculum just n two languages. ]]> 2022-02-11 12:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/2042292840 What is our model of learning? Colleen_et_al https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/2042298334 How do we approach the instruction of languages? ]]> 2022-02-11 12:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Colleen_et_al/g8km3oxptuw0cqyn/wish/2042298334