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World Languages

Online Learning Modules

The Online Learning Modules support world language teachers, directors, coordinators, and supervisors to advance their understanding of the Massachusetts 2021 World Languages Curriculum Framework. Each module is asynchronous, available for free on this webpage, and requires approximately 30–45 minutes of engagement. While the modules are asynchronous and flexible enough to be completed by individual educators at their convenience, they are optimized for departmental collaboration, discussion, and reflection. District leaders are encouraged to provide planning or professional development time for world language departments to collaboratively engage with these modules. Participants may request to receive 0.5 PDPs for each module they complete.

Module 1: Organization of the World Languages Framework; Overview of the Implementation Series

Module 1: Organization of the World Languages Framework; Overview of the Implementation Series

Module 2: The Framework through the Lens of Proficiency

Module 2: The Framework through the Lens of Proficiency

  • Essential Questions
    • What is proficiency, and why is it important for world language education?
    • How can I use proficiency to guide instruction?
    • What is the relationship between proficiency and the Massachusetts World Languages Framework?
  • Resources
Module 3: The Framework through the Lens of Equity

Module 3: The Framework through the Lens of Equity

Module 4: Overview of Communication Standards and ACTFL Proficiency

Module 4: Overview of Communication Standards and ACTFL Proficiency

  • Essential Questions
    • What are the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, and how do they apply to the Framework?
    • What are the Communication Standards in the Framework?
    • How do the Communication Standards progress across proficiency levels?
  • Resources
Module 5: Interpersonal Communication Standards

Module 5: Interpersonal Communication Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is the Interpersonal Communication mode, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this mode?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Interpersonal Communication?
    • How can I address the Interpersonal Communication Standards in my classroom?
  • Resources
Module 6: Presentational Communication Standards

Module 6: Presentational Communication Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is the Presentational Communication mode, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this mode?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Presentational Communication?
    • How can I address the Presentational Communication Standards in my classroom?
  • Resources
Module 7: Interpretive Communication Standards

Module 7: Interpretive Communication Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is the Interpretive Communication mode, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this mode?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Interpretive Communication?
    • How can I address the Interpretive Communication Standards in my classroom?
  • Resources
Module 8: Intercultural Communication Standards

Module 8: Intercultural Communication Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is the Intercultural Communication mode, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this mode?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Intercultural Communication?
    • How can I address the Intercultural Communication Standards in my classroom?
  • Resources
Module 9: Overview of Linguistic Cultures Standards

Module 9: Overview of Linguistic Cultures Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What are the Linguistic Cultures Standards in the Framework?
    • How do the Linguistic Cultures Standards progress across proficiency levels?
  • Resources
Module 10: Cultures Standards

Module 10: Cultures Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is Practice 5: Cultures, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this practice?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Cultures?
    • How can I address the Cultures standards in my classroom?
  • Resources
Module 11: Comparisons Standards

Module 11: Comparisons Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is Practice 6: Comparisons, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this Practice?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Comparisons?
    • How can I address the Comparisons Standards in my classroom?
  • Resources
Module 12: Overview of Lifelong Learning Standards

Module 12: Overview of Lifelong Learning Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What are the Lifelong Learning Standards in the Framework?
    • How do the Lifelong Learning Standards progress across proficiency levels?
  • Resources
Module 13: Connections Standards

Module 13: Connections Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is Practice 7: Connections, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this practice?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Connections?
    • How can I address the Connections Standards in my classroom?
  • Resources
Module 14: Communities Standards

Module 14: Communities Standards

  • Essential Questions
    • What is the Practice 8: Communities, and why is it important to develop proficiency in this practice?
    • What are the Massachusetts World Languages Standards for Communities?
    • How can I address the Communities Standards in my classroom?
  • Resources

Last Updated: August 9, 2022

 
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