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Confirmed Priority Concerns:
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Proposed Strategies
for Addressing at least three top Identified Concerns:
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Individual(s),
organization(s) or institution(s) that have the resources
or the authority to take the lead in addressing the concerns:
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Lack of Validation and Support
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- Foreign language needs to be part of the core curriculum
pre-K to 14 and be given adequate instructional time to
meet standards
- Provide financial compensation for both student and master
teachers
- Provide equity in curriculum/schedule planning and representation
at the district level
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Lack of Appropriate Resources
and Materials |
- Designate specific funds for foreign language teacher
professional growth
- Teacher-driven selection, purchase, and implementation
of new technology, equipment, and materials
- Specific funds to be designated for student enrichment
program
- Advocates should be appointed to seek resources and funds
in the business community
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Lack of Teacher Training and
Certification |
- Standard-based foreign language curriculum development
should be the core of the university credential courses
- Uniform requirements in language-specific methodology
courses taught in the target languages, need to be connected
to real classroom experiences
- Tech training related to classroom instruction and resources
accessibility
- Streamline theoretical content; expand and acknowledge
the acceptance of prior experience and training for alternative
certification
- Teach classroom management techniques in teacher prep
programs that reflect reality
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