Touring la francophonie/el mundo hispanohablante 11
Successful travel requires the acquisition and development of functional regional vocabulary and a basic understanding of local customs; therefore, during this multi-disciplinary course, students will examine various dialects that may be used across French or Spanish speaking regions of the world and provide them with tools for functioning in the communities they may travel to one day.
This course is designed to develop informed and respectful travelers who will be able to explore the global community as effective, adaptable, and self-aware representatives of their local community. This is an inquiry based course wherein students develop skills associated with languages, social studies, the arts, and math. Touring la francophonie/el mundo hispanohablante 11 is closely tied to the core competencies of communication, personal awareness, and responsibility.
• Canada is part of a global and connected community • Understanding other cultures enhances understanding of one’s own culture • Responsible management of personal finances contributes to a sense of security • Culturally appropriate communication leads to respectful interpersonal relationships
Recommended Instructional Components: The teacher will design instructional strategies that: • acknowledge the social nature of learning; • embed formative assessment practices such as learning intentions, criteria, questions, descriptive feedback, self and peer-assessment; • provide opportunities for students to share learning and reflect; • utilize technologies and other tools in purposeful ways