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Class Size as a Factor Influencing Language 学习
It is evident that class size impacts a multitude of factors related to teacher efficacy and student success across all disciplines, 包括K-20世界语言教育. Communication is at the core of the World-Readiness Standards and students are learning to interact with cultural competence, 与其他学科联系, and use the language to investigate and interact in order to participate in multilingual communities. Maintaining smaller class sizes has a positive effect on student achievement and satisfaction.
Remote Assessment for World Language 教学 and 学习
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to many ongoing inequities in education and has raised various challenges for assessing student progress in remote, 面对面, 混合学习环境. Ensuring learners’ access to online learning and 星际网赌登录s remains a high priority. The myriad challenges of connecting to remote 星际网赌登录s and health, 安全, and other considerations for 面对面 星际网赌登录s show the complexity of 星际网赌登录.
ACTFL Statement in Support of the Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Nonconforming Communities
ACTFL is alarmed by the recent wave of proposed and, 在某些情况下, passed state legislation targeting transgender, 非二进制, 以及性别不一致的个体. This type of legislation is discriminatory, 它源于仇恨和找替罪羊, and is antithetical to the values of ACTFL and the language education profession. We unequivocally condemn these cruel pieces of legislation.
Diversity and Inclusion In World Language 教学 & 学习
ACTFL values diversity and strives for inclusion across world language teaching and learning contexts. It is committed to continuous reflection and evaluation of its specific practices and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion. ACTFL believes strongly in equal access to world language study and equitable opportunities for all individuals to develop linguistic and cultural competence and pedagogical knowledge. No individual should experience marginalization of their contributions or talents because of their unique attributes.
The Role of Technology in Language 学习
ACTFL strongly recommends that a language educator be responsible for the planning, 指令, 星际网赌登录, and facilitation of any language course, leveraging technology to support language learning. Language 指令 is best guided by language educators rather than solely delivered via a computer program or by a non-content specialist.
The Role of Language 学习 in Valuing Diversity and Promoting Unity
Recognizing the current contentious climate in the U.S., the ACTFL believes it is uniquely positioned to help bridge the ideological gaps that divide our nation. 我们和超过13人站在一起,000 members in asserting strongly that diversity and intercultural competence are qualities that must be embraced in the U.S. 在全世界.
Supporting the Study of World Languages and Computer Science
ACTFL advocates the study of both world languages and computer science. Both are essential skills in a world that is connected across borders and through technology. Both provide specific skills and a way of thinking; however, the perspectives and skills gained are not equivalent.
Demonstrating Educator Effectiveness and Documenting Student Growth 财务状况表
The educator is the catalyst for developing learners’ language proficiency and global competence so that learners are prepared to interact and communicate successfully in the global community.
