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Catherine Ritz

Leading Your World Language Program: Strategies for Design and Supervision, Even If You Don't Speak the Language!

Leading Your World Language Program: Strategies for Design and Supervision, Even If You Don't Speak the Language!

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This book is a valuable resource for district, school, and program leaders who supervise, evaluate, or support World Language programs. It provides clear, practical guidance on leading an exemplary K–12 World Language program, aligned to rigorous national and state standards. It offers ready-to-use resources and tools, including templates for program and unit planning, observation protocols, and sample assessments, and models for different age ranges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for district, school, and program leaders who oversee, evaluate, or otherwise support World Language programs. Whether you speak the language or not, the effective approaches outlined in this book will equip you with the necessary skills to implement and evaluate World Language curricula in your school. Authored by Catherine Ritz, a renowned expert in the field, the book offers a clear and research-based framework for World Language instruction that aligns with rigorous national and state standards. It covers essential concepts and topics such as program and curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, and strategic planning, providing valuable insights for educators at all levels.

Whether you are a seasoned World Language department chair with years of experience, a school administrator with no background in language education, or a World Language teacher, this book has something to offer. It is packed with ready-to-use resources and tools, including templates for program and unit planning, observation protocols, and sample assessments. Additionally, the book provides examples of World Language program models for different age ranges and a sample curriculum unit, along with additional resource lists and further reading recommendations.

By leveraging the expertise and practical guidance provided in this book, district, school, and program leaders can enhance the quality and effectiveness of their World Language programs, ensuring that students acquire the language skills and cultural understanding necessary for success in an increasingly globalized world.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 177 x 252 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367469344

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