Foreign Language, K-12

Foreign Language Education, K-12. To be endorsed in foreign language education, K-12, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a four-year accepted institution of higher education; have completed an approved teacher preparation program, and an approved program for the preparation of foreign language teachers; and have demonstrated the competencies specified below.

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8.10The foreign language educator id knowledgeable about foreign language and is able to:
8.10(1)listen, speak, read and write the language(s) of specialization, at a proficient level, for the purposes of interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication. The languages approved for endorsement by the State of Colorado include, but may not be limited to: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. / Y, N, DK
8.10(2)read and interpret written texts of classical languages; write at a proficient level; and speak at a novice level. The classical language approved for endorsement by the State of Colorado includes, but may not be limited to: Latin. / Y, N, DK
8.10(3)The foreign language educator shall be knowledgeable about language(s) and culture(s); can describe their inter-relationships; and is able to articulate:
8.10(3)(a)perspectives, to students, other educators, and interested stakeholders, related to historic and contemporary ideas, attitudes, and values of the members of a society, their history, and the language(s) they speak. / Y, N, DK
810(3)(b)the practices, within a society, that are based on historical, geographical, and sociological influences representative of the culture(s) of the foreign language being taught. / Y, N, DK
8.10(3)(c)the contributions and achievements of the culture to the fields of literature, the arts, science, mathematics, business, technology, and other related and appropriate areas. / Y, N, DK
8.10(3)(d)the geographic, economic, social, and political features of traditional and contemporary cultures, as associated with the foreign language(s). / Y, N, DK
10.06(3)(e)the socio-linguistic and cultural differences that exist among heritage language speakers, and / Y, N, DK
8.10(3)(f) is able to create a learning environment which accepts, encourages, and promotes the culture(s) and language(s) that heritage language speakers bring into the classroom. / Y, N, DK
8.10(4)The foreign language educator is knowledgeable about language acquisition, at all age and grade levels, and is able to:
8.10(4)(a)articulate the proven theories of and relationship between first and second language acquisition. / Y, N, DK
8.10(4)(b)implement effective instructional techniques and strategies, as necessary for developing literacy skills in first and second languages, and articulate to students that: / Y, N, DK
8.10(4)(b) (i)the primary way language is acquired when it is used to communicate ideas that have meaning to the speaker. / Y, N, DK
8.10(4)(b)(ii) receptivity is imperative in learning a new language. / Y, N, DK
8.10(4)(c)adjust instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students. / Y, N, DK
8.10(5)The foreign language educator is knowledgeable about student content standards for foreign language education, and is able to:
8.10(5)(a)align foreign language curriculum and instruction, for consistency, with adopted State content standards; state and school district priorities and objectives; and other relevant policies. / Y, N, DK
8.10(5)(b)utilize a wide variety of instructional strategies that enable students to meet adopted foreign language content standards. / Y, N, DK
8.10(5)(c)select and use assessments that align with State standards and content objectives. / Y, N, DK
8.10 (5)(d)use the foreign language content standards in the planning of effective delivery of instruction to improve student achievement. / Y, N, DK
8.10(6)The foreign language educator is knowledgeable about K-12 foreign language curriculum, and is able to:
8.10(6)(a)identify and implement proven and effective foreign language program models that are cumulative, continuous, proficiency-oriented, and part of the integrated K-12 sequence. / Y, N, DK
8.10(6)(b)plan and implement a foreign language instruction program that is sequential, well-articulated, and effective. / Y, N, DK
8.10(6)(c)select and utilize curriculum materials relevant to and appropriate for the age, background, and proficiency levels of students, including, but not limited to, heritage language speakers. / Y, N, DK
8.10(6)(d)articulate to a wide variety of audiences, the essential role that foreign languages have, and can play, as related to the total school curriculum, and including all content areas. / Y, N, DK
8.10(7)The foreign language educator is knowledgeable about K-12 foreign language instruction and instructional resources, and is able to:
8.10(7)(a)select and implement a variety of effective teaching methods and strategies to correspond with the cognitive, social, and physical development levels of K-12 foreign language and heritage language-speaking students. / Y, N, DK
8.10(7)(b)select and implement a variety of effective teaching methods and strategies that promote development of literacy skills in K-12 students. / Y, N, DK
8.10(7)(c)design and implement effective short- and long-term standards-based instructional plans. / Y, N, DK
8.10(7)(d)evaluate the effect(s) of various teaching strategies on student performance, on an ongoing basis, documented by data collected on a variety of appropriate and relevant informal and formal student assessments. / Y, N, DK
8.10(7)(e)select activities and instructional materials that effectively engage students in learning and align their knowledge, skills, and abilities with adopted Colorado foreign language student content standards. / Y, N, DK
8.10(7)(f)work with members of the school and community to provide students with opportunities for interaction in a wide and appropriate/relevant variety of cultural and linguistic contexts. / Y, N, DK
8.10(7)(g)provide adequate information to students regarding the use of appropriate and relevant resources and technology, to maximize student performance and improve achievement. / Y, N, DK
8.10(8)The foreign language educator is knowledgeable about foreign language acquisition assessment, and is able to:
8.10(8)(a)develop and implement valid, reliable, and relevant assessment tools, including using rubrics. / Y, N, DK
8.10(8)(b)develop and implement a variety of formal, standardized and informal classroom assessments, appropriate to all developmental levels of K-12 students, as consistent with instructional strategies. / Y, N, DK
8.10(8)(c)determine appropriate methods of collecting, summarizing, interpreting, reporting, and articulating assessment results to students, parents, other educators, the school district, interested stakeholders, and to other relevant entities which require data about student achievement. / Y, N, DK
8.10(8)(d)use ongoing assessment, and related data, to modify and enhance instruction, improve student performance, and to measure student progress over time. / Y, N, DK
8.10(9)Theforeign language educator is knowledgeable about the historic and contemporary perspectives and implications of and for foreign language education, and is able to:
8.10 (9)(a)articulate historic and modern influences, and prevailing attitudes that have shaped K-12 foreign language education. / Y, N, DK
8.10(9)(b)articulate and follow the national and state laws, and local school district and other policies, that influence foreign language education. / Y, N, DK
8.10(9)(c)incorporate applicable goals and objectives of multi-linguistic and multicultural programs, with effective K-12 foreign language education. / Y, N, DK
8.10 (9)(d)incorporate documented proven and effective second-language acquisition theories and teaching practices, that can maintain and improve student achievement. / Y, N, DK
8.10 (9)(e)articulate and advocate for foreign language education for all students. / Y, N, DK
8.10(10)The foreign language educator is knowledgeable about, and engaged in, professional development which leads to improved student achievement, and:
8.10(10)(a)participates, regularly, in professional growth opportunities. / Y, N, DK
8.10(10)(b)participates, as appropriate and relevant, in state, regional, national, local, and other relevant professional foreign language or foreign language-related organizations. / Y, N, DK
8.10 (10)(c)continually and reflectively evaluates the effect and impact of professional education choices on instructional practice and student achievement. / Y, N, DK
8.10 (10)(d)acquires access to resources that support K-12 foreign language study. / Y, N, DK
8.10 (10)(e)fosters positive relationships between and among school colleagues, families, and related community stakeholders, in support of foreign language instruction and student achievement. / Y, N, DK
8.10 (11)American Sign Language. To be endorsed in American Sign Language, P-21, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s of higher degree from a four-year accepted institution of higher education; have completed an approved teacher preparation program, and an approved program for the preparation of American Sign Language teachers; and have demonstrated the competencies for American Sign Language. / Y, N, DK

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