[lg policy] Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center Middle Years Programme Language Policy

[Harold Schiffman]

Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center
Middle Years Programme
Language Policy

PHILOSOPHY

At Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center, language is a vital
instrument for learning,
communication, and expression. Teaching and learning is driven by the
idea that through
language instruction, we are encouraging intercultural awareness, new
perspectives, curiosity,
and an appreciation of our world’s diversity. Through the exploration
of language, students
become communicators in our multilingual world.

PRACTICES

Language A
In order to promote holistic learning within the context of the IB
MYP, the stakeholders at Frank
C. Martin International K-8 Center recognize the importance of
incorporating the teaching and
learning of language throughout the implementation of the program.
Language A is limited to
English as the language of instruction of the school, since students
must meet English
language requirements provided by the state standards. The development
of Language A is
crucial as it allows students to make connections within and across
subject areas, facilitated by
the Areas of Interaction. Therefore, all students are required to take
Language A in grades six,
seven and eight. For assessment purposes, the IB MYP Language A
criteria is used along
with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) grading policy.
Language A courses
support both the Florida Sunshine State Standards (SSS) and the IB MYP
Language A
objectives.

Language B
The mastery of essential language skills – reading, writing,
listening, speaking and viewing –
is a vital part of a student’s overall development. The importance of
students becoming
culturally and linguistically proficient in a second language
(Language B) is recognized, and all
students receive instruction in either French or Spanish. In realizing
that not every student will
reach the same level of language proficiency at the same time, a
continuum of language B
courses is offered that meet both the developing academic and social
needs of all learners in
order for all students to achieve his or her personal best. Language B
courses are assessed
using the modified Language B Assessment Criteria for Years 1-3, and
support both the
Florida Sunshine State Standards and the Modified IB MYP Language B
objectives for Years
1-3.

more at: http://fcmartin.dadeschools.net/documents/MYP-policy/MYP-language.pdf

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