Sentences with phrase «foreign language curriculum»

Collaborated in constant evaluation with development of the foreign language curriculum.

Our early foreign language curriculum includes lessons that promote multisensory learning through integrated technology such as music and video.

Not exact matches

Apply the tools of learning normally reserved for studying a foreign language to this vernacular form of expression, and make this study a recognized, sanctioned part of the curriculum.

Along with woodwork, handwork, and music (instrumental, orchestral & choir), our expanded curriculum includes physical education, gardening, eurythmy, and foreign language.

One of the appealing aspects of the Waldorf Education curriculum is the emphasis on teaching a foreign language at elementary school, and continuing through all the school years.

Organised resources for home educators — a few different styles of ready - packaged curricula Homeschool resources — building your own resources for home educating --- Art and craft --- English --- History --- Foreign languages --- Geography --- Maths --- Music --- Religious Education --- Science

Foreign Languages Ideally, Waldorf schools include two modern foreign languages from different language groups in the curriculum such as Spanish and German or Foreign Languages Ideally, Waldorf schools include two modern foreign languages from different language groups in the curriculum such as Spanish and German or foreign languages from different language groups in the curriculum such as Spanish and German or French.

So all of the current National Curriculum subjects will be retained at both primary and secondary levels — with the important addition of foreign languages, to be taught in Key Stage 2.

The analysis of curricula looked at the entire range of subjects, while the analysis of textbooks focused on history, government / politics, native language and foreign languages, i.e. subjects that are of significance in matters of national identity and national policy.

This is apparent in the current debate on curricula and foreign languages.

• No less than a whole new curriculum was envisioned for high schools, one that would be stringent across the board, but particularly so in areas critical to the national interest - mathematics, science, foreign languages, and computer science.

In a 2003 report, «The Complete Curriculum: Ensuring a Place for the Arts and Foreign Languages in American's Schools,» a study group from the National Association of State Boards of Education noted that a substantial body of research highlights the benefits of arts in curriculum and called for stronger emphasis on the arts and foreign Curriculum: Ensuring a Place for the Arts and Foreign Languages in American's Schools,» a study group from the National Association of State Boards of Education noted that a substantial body of research highlights the benefits of arts in curriculum and called for stronger emphasis on the arts and foreign lanForeign Languages in American's Schools,» a study group from the National Association of State Boards of Education noted that a substantial body of research highlights the benefits of arts in curriculum and called for stronger emphasis on the arts and foreign curriculum and called for stronger emphasis on the arts and foreign lanforeign languages.

School Reform Minister Nick Gibb said: «All pupils should have the opportunity to study foreign languages as part of a core academic curriculum that prepares them for life in modern Britain.

Many are not getting an education based on a coherent, content - rich curriculum in history, geography, the arts, science, foreign languages, and literature.

If enacted, such a mandate would make Dallas the only major U.S. district to require study in a specific foreign language for a high - school diploma, experts in language curricula said.

I supported the idea of a national curriculum that defined core bodies of knowledge in English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art, music, physical education, information technology, design technology, and, in secondary schools, a modern foreign language.

My hypothesis is that we'll see these models grow more rapidly in subject areas that are hard to offer or not offered at all — not just computer science, but also foreign languages (which video - based tutoring services like Fluentlee aim to target), elaborate project - based curriculum (which Educurious produces), or STEM coursework in general (which Nepris and Skype in the Classroom are poised to address).

This includes recommendations suggesting that: primary schools should bring in outside experts to teach coding; all primaries should have 3D printers and design software; secondary schools should be able to teach Computer Science, Design and Technology or another technical / practical subject in place of a foreign language GCSE; the Computer Science GCSE should be taken by at least half of all 16 year olds; young apprenticeships should be reintroduced at 14, blending a core academic curriculum with hands - on learning; all students should learn how businesses work, with schools linked to local employers; schools should be encouraged to develop a technical stream from 14 - 18 for some students, covering enterprise, health, design and hands - on skills; and that universities should provide part - time courses for apprentices to get Foundation and Honours degrees.

KKJ: All of our students take the traditional college - preparatory curriculum, with four years of English and history, ideally four years of math and science, and two years of a foreign language.

At least one foreign language from first grade on is part of the standard Austrian curriculum, and in Spiss, the kids seem to be picking it up very quickly due both to Web sites in English and to Klingenschmid's direct teaching methods.

Unlike traditional public schools, choice schools often restrict the curriculum largely to mathematics, science, English, a foreign language, history, political science, art, and music followed by all students, which best prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.

South Carolina education officials last week unveiled draft curriculum frameworks intended to revitalize the teaching of foreign languages, the arts, and mathematics.

This month, the Council on Foreign Relations issued a report calling in the name of national security for national curriculum - content standards on science, civics, foreign languages, technology, creativity, and problem - solving — for elementary and secondary eduForeign Relations issued a report calling in the name of national security for national curriculum - content standards on science, civics, foreign languages, technology, creativity, and problem - solving — for elementary and secondary eduforeign languages, technology, creativity, and problem - solving — for elementary and secondary education.

The Council on Foreign Relations calls for the U.S. Defense Department to evaluate and «periodically» review the new national curriculum standards in science, civics, foreign languages, technology, creativity, and problem - sForeign Relations calls for the U.S. Defense Department to evaluate and «periodically» review the new national curriculum standards in science, civics, foreign languages, technology, creativity, and problem - sforeign languages, technology, creativity, and problem - solving.

Particularly in urban schools, the pressure from testing has narrowed the curriculum to focus on those subjects on which graduation and accreditation rest — at the expense of art, music, theater, physical education, foreign language, and even science and social studies.

Finland has a national curriculum, which is not restricted to the basic skills of reading and math, but includes the arts, sciences, history, foreign languages, and other subjects that are essential to a good, rounded education.

The curriculum in the crucial eight grades leading to the high - school years should be specifically designed to provide a sound base for study in those and later years in such areas as English language development and writing, computational and problem - solving skills, science, social studies, foreign language, and the arts.

Schools should devote three hours of curriculum time per week to drag modern foreign languages out of «crisis», a new report has claimed.

Discovery Education Espresso covers 15 subjects across the Swedish primary school curriculum for Grades 1 - 5, including maths, science, history, geography, Swedish language and English as a foreign language.

This is particularly problematic for teachers of specialized subjects embedded in the curriculum like the fine and performing arts, foreign languages, physical education, philosophy, ethics, and a host of advanced level high school courses.

Global education infuses world culture, foreign language, history, and current events into the core curriculum.

If a child has a special interest in music or a foreign language, then some preference might be given to a school that offers or excels in those areas in its regular curriculum or through after - school programming or clubs.

This unnatural focus on testing produced perverse but predictable results: it narrowed the curriculum; many districts scaled back time for the arts, history, civics, physical education, science, foreign language, and whatever was not tested.

Our award - winning school programs are designed around state curriculum requirements and are easily integrated into music, art, social studies, English, foreign language, math, and PE curricula.

Curriculum: Students receive instruction in English, history, science, mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry), foreign language (Latin or Spanish), physical education, and the arts.

World language curricula are based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages National Standards for Foreign Language Education.

Children will be taught math, science, language arts, social studies and more, following an established curriculum as they would in a traditional school, but are taught in a foreign language, in which they will also become fluent in reading and writing.

The report points out, however, that curriculum requirements in foreign languages started out low: «Many states do not require high school students to take language courses, and few have created statewide foreign language assessments» (p. 18).

But it can also affect the depth of a district's curriculum, jeopardizing programs in foreign languages, music or art.

The A-G curriculum includes four years of English, three years of math, two years of a lab science, history, or social science, one year of foreign language, and electives.

A recent study conducted by the Council for Basic Education confirms what many educators have feared: The curriculum is narrowing as schools zero in on reading, writing, and math at the expense of the arts, foreign languages, and elementary - level social studies.

However the new primary curriculum, inspectors found, could risk as narrowing of the curriculum — with teachers highlighting concerns about science, foreign languages and design and technology.

Providing a rigorous pre-college curriculum has long been a struggle in many of the more than 7,100 U.S. rural school districts, where a lack of teachers, dwindling enrollment numbers and tight budgets make it difficult to offer electives, foreign languages and even basic classes that are a given in many suburban and urban schools.

Many school leaders and teachers told inspectors the time available for this subject was seriously constrained, with schools «struggling to squeeze» foreign language lessons «into an already tight curriculum».

We support schools that offer a full and rich curriculum for all children, including the arts, physical education, history, civics, foreign languages, literature, mathematics, and the sciences.

The Joule School offers a humanities - based core curriculum supplemented with computer science, foreign language, and fine arts.

NEA believes all students, not just the privileged, should have access to a full curriculum, including the arts, foreign language, and physical education, provided by certified teachers during the school day.

The role of a foreign language teacher is to teach courses in a specific language, which in modern curriculums often includes instruction in literature and cross-cultural studies.

According to the report: «Languages other than English and Welsh are not part of the primary curriculum in Wales, making Wales, along with Northern Ireland, the countries with the shortest period of compulsory foreign language learning in Europe.»

«In government, we made sure more children had the opportunity to study a language - by putting modern and foreign languages on the National Curriculum from the age of seven.»