Consolidating Learning Targets

This is a late post for the work I accomplished back on last Thursday, March 5, 2009. I have created a list of learning targets for the 1st semester of German II. I have added the 2nd semester learning targets up to this point. I have grouped them under fewer smart goals. My work is available for anyone to see. Just let me know. Herr

First Class Blog

I posted a blog for my level two course today. We will try to blog about how much physical exercise we get tomorrow.

Smart Goal comparisons

Today, as a follow up to the requested Smart Goal for the 2nd semester, I collaborated with the Spanish PLC. I have attained Smart Goals for Levels II, IV, AP & IB. I will compare the level II smart goals the most. I also shared during a discussion of possible Smart Goals for level III Spanish. I will share my Smart Goal for level II with the Spanish group.

Learning Target Two

The second Learning Target for German II is learning to express Approval or Disapproval – Es ist schade (prima), dass . . . This particular Learning Target is part of the first smart goal: discussing health related issues.

Learning Targets

I have currently defined six new learning targets for German II for the new semester. 100% of the students will demonstrate a minimum of Initial Proficiency (80% accuracy) on all six by February 20. The summative componenty will need to be designed.

Midterm Exam German Level II

I have created a brand new midterm that integrates 15 newly-defined learning goals. My specifc goals are available in MS-Word format. The learning goals, sometimes with multiple goals each, have been assessed to this point with formative assessments. The midterm or summative assessment is composed of three parts: 1) Writing appropriate responses to listening comprehension questions, 2) Multiple choice for 3 short reading selections, and 3) 3 short paragraphs/writing tasks. The entire test is designed to naturally elicit targeted learning goals.

Formative goals and Global Language

I have been working on establishing formative assessments in 3 German classes, levels 2 - 4. I have been filtering through former "objectives/standards" and converting them into concrete learning targets. I have recently communicated with the GL dept to clarify our new gradebook categories.