Arabic Language Assessments Part I: Teaching for Proficiency in the US Immersion Classroom

With the expansion of Arabic language programs across the US, UK and Europe, educators and their institutions are striving to strengthen methods for teaching and learning Arabic, just like any other global language. 

This episode discusses one of the proficiency and performance assessment techniques and language standards used in some US classrooms. Guests Rolla Elsaiary, Magnet Coordinator at Arabic Immersion Magnet School in Houston, Texas, and Amanda Minnillo, a Language Specialist at Avant MORE Learning, share their opinions on what's working and what needs changing in their contexts. 

References:

• QFI Can Do Statements for Dual Language Immersion Programs
• DLI Overview
• What Is CLIL? The Global Trend in Bilingual Education Explained
• Avant Assessment STAMP Teacher Power Up Guide 
• Avant STAMP™ 

Glossary of terms:

• ACTFL:  American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
• AIMS:  Arabic Immersion Magnet School
• CLIL:  Content and Language Integrated Learning
• STAMP:  Standards-Based Measure of Proficiency

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