This is from Keri. Any responses, and pls send anything that comes into your minds, have about a one hour turnaround time since Keri is in CT and it is almost two o’clock there now:
I am hoping someone could help me out with this:
This afternoon the High School World Language teachers have a PD to “Develop interpersonal speaking cards/assessments for remaining units of study this year”. The description of the PD goes on to list the Pedagogical Expectations:
“Embed the measurement of interpersonal tasks into instruction”
“Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of interpersonal oral communication”
I was wondering if someone could help me put into words how what we do is already interpersonal (and how it comes naturally). Of course, I have my own ideas but maybe someone could help me to articulate it a bit better. I always get anxious having to defend what I do and it never comes out right. However, my assistant principal will be there and he supports me so I feel safe enough to do so if I am asked by other teachers.
Also, I’m sure I will be asked how I measure their speaking… I suppose I could say it’s difficult to measure this since we are talking about acquisition vs. learning, etc… Also, I could mention that forced speech does nothing for acquisition… any other thoughts?
I should have written earlier because my meeting begins at in a few hours but maybe someone could help me.
Thank you!