World Languages Education

Why learn languages?

People today are connecting across cultural, political, and economic borders via the Internet and other information technologies. To meet the challenges of ever-increasing global connections and to be a front-runner in a global economy now in the twenty-first century, students in Wisconsin must communicate in a culturally appropriate manner with people from around the world. Our students must be aware of different perspectives reflected in both the language and behaviors of other people. They must possess language skills and an understanding of other cultures in order to be productive members of the diverse communities in which we all live.

Professional Development Resources and Events

New On-Line Series Fosters Assessment Literacy

ECB World Language Assessment: Get in the Mode!
This on-demand video series, produced by the Educational Communications Board, introduces viewers to the goals, practice and results of standards-based performance assessment of world language learning. Each episode, filmed in Wisconsin classrooms, highlights key elements of the assessment process. The series website includes professional development guides, a discussion forum and teacher resources. New approaches to assessment are transforming the world language teaching and learning experience in Wisconsin. Congratulations to ECB, Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin educators involved in this project.

Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers
Visit the WAFLT website to learn more about Language Educator Development E-Learning (LEDE) Modules, Wisconsin LinguaFolio, Public Relations, and the PDP Partnership and Mentoring Programs.

WAFLT Sponsored Events 2008-2009:
Annual Fall Conference - Appleton, November 6-8
Winter Workshop - UW- Milwaukee, February 21
FLESFEST - UW-Waukesha, March 7
Summer Leadership Institute - Madison, August 10-12 (tentative)

For more information, contact:  

Pam Delfosse or phone: (608) 266-3079
FAX: (608) 266-1965

Last updated on 10/24/2008 1:07:14 PM