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Introducing the award-winning AFS Effect+ for the Classroom: Toolkit for Educators | AFS Intercultural Programs
AFS Effect+ for the Classroom Toolkit for Educators is a flexible and free curriculum about Active Global Citizenship & the SDGs for high school students.
The Miss Tennky Area AFS Team (www.afsusa.org/misstennky/) would like to have an AFS young man from Turkey, who is blind, have the opportunity to come to our area and attend the Tennessee School for the Blind in Nashville. He would spend part of his time with the school and weekends and holidays with the host family. To learn more contact ksullivan@afsusa.org or Becky Heywood at 615-473-4389 or afsbecky@comcast.net.
Thanks for your assistance in promoting global peace and understanding.as AFS has been since 1947.
We have many others who also need placements, just go to http://www.afsusa.org/host and see the mini-bios of others who need loving host.
How hard would it be to get a teaching license in Tennessee if I already have a doctorate (DBA) and experience as a military instructor (and Master Training Specialist/MTS)?
Unit Activities that allow for Student Self-Assessment and Reflection (in relation to the unit):
Performance Task Assessment Design
Provide detailed information for one of the performance assessments identified in the first item of Page 3
Task Overview
What goals (transfer, meaning, knowledge, skills) and state standards will be assessed with this particular task?
What criteria are implied in the standards and understandings regardless of the task specifics? What qualities must student work demonstrate to signify that standards were met?
Performance Task Assessment Design, continued
Provide more information for the performance assessment from Page 4
What products and performances will students
create through this performance task?
By what criteria will your identified student products and performances be evaluated?
Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction
What sequence of teaching and learning experiences will equip students to engage with, develop, and demonstrate the desired understandings? List the key teaching and learning activities in sequence. Code each entry with the appropriate initials of the WHERETO elements.
Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction
Schedule the experiences and instruction from the prior page
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
***** This is how I am supposed to set up my unit plan but I am not good at this and I am unsure how. Can someone help me?!
UNIT OBJECTIVE/CONCEPT: ● List the objective(s)/concept(s) for which this lesson is part.
LESSON OBJECTIVE: ● List the content learning goals and objectives that are specific to this lesson. ● Note any goals or expectations related to student participation in the lesson.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED: ● List the State/District standards that are specific to the lesson.
MATERIALS: ● List the handouts, notes, books, and other materials that are specific to this lesson.
BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: ● What are the key concepts for the lesson? ● How does this lesson connect with and build on the previous lesson(s)? ● How do you expect to build on this lesson in subsequent lessons?
PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE: ● Introduction: What will you do/say to help the students become focused or motivated to learn in this teaching segment? ● Procedures: Provide a sequential (step by step) description of the procedures and activities for the lesson. Include approximate times with each step of the lesson. For each activity, include directions you may need to give or key questions you intend to ask, possible alternatives to the activity, or examples. ● Closure: What do you have planned to close the lesson?
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE: ● Provide the formative and/or summative assessment(s) that are specific to this lesson. ● Make sure there is a clear link between the goals and objectives and what the assessments are asking students to do.
MODIFICATIONS: ● List specific modifications for students who did not master the objectives. ● List specific modifications for students who are ready for enrichment activityes.
UNIT OBJECTIVE/CONCEPT: ● List the objective(s)/concept(s) for which this lesson is part.
LESSON OBJECTIVE: ● List the content learning goals and objectives that are specific to this lesson. ● Note any goals or expectations related to student participation in the lesson.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED: ● List the State/District standards that are specific to the lesson.
MATERIALS: ● List the handouts, notes, books, and other materials that are specific to this lesson.
BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: ● What are the key concepts for the lesson? ● How does this lesson connect with and build on the previous lesson(s)? ● How do you expect to build on this lesson in subsequent lessons?
PROCEDURES AND TIMELINE: ● Introduction: What will you do/say to help the students become focused or motivated to learn in this teaching segment? ● Procedures: Provide a sequential (step by step) description of the procedures and activities for the lesson. Include approximate times with each step of the lesson. For each activity, include directions you may need to give or key questions you intend to ask, possible alternatives to the activity, or examples. ● Closure: What do you have planned to close the lesson?
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE: ● Provide the formative and/or summative assessment(s) that are specific to this lesson. ● Make sure there is a clear link between the goals and objectives and what the assessments are asking students to do.
MODIFICATIONS: ● List specific modifications for students who did not master the objectives. ● List specific modifications for students who are ready for enrichment activityes.
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This is a great time to promote summer program offerings with AFS! AFS is well into the recruitment season for our 2019 Summer & Global Prep Programs. Students who are new to study abroad or have busy summer plans might enjoy the shorter Global Prep programs that range from 1 to 4 weeks over the summer. Students interested in longer opportunities this summer might be interested in our summer programs ranging from 4 to 8 weeks in length!
Summer and Global Prep Deadlines
We have recently extended the deadlines for our 4-8 Week Summer programs until March/April. You can find updated deadline information in the Sending Programs Report: select 2019 and NH. Once you pull the report refer to the Submission Deadline column.
The early action deadline for our Global Prep programs is March 1, 2019. Interested students should apply by this date for the best chance of getting their top choice destination!
Summer Program Highlights
New Zealand Global Prep: Sustainability & the Environment
Cost: $6,725
Duration: July 11-14, 2019 → Aug 4-7, 2019
Scholarship Available: Aussie Kiwi Haere Scholarship (Up to $2,000 for a 2019 program to New Zealand)
In New Zealand's indigenous language of Maori, the word Kaitiaki means environmental guardian, which will be the focus of the New Zealand Global Prep Program. Students will have the unique opportunity to learn about sustainability while experiencing the beautiful ecosystems of New Zealand. This 3-week program will include volunteer opportunities, interactive workshops, and seminars run by Department of Conservation and Indigenous experts who are passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism. The program culminates with the Festival for the Future, New Zealand's largest youth forum which brings students from around the world to exchange and develop ideas that can positively shape our future. Students will return home a kaitaki, a true guardian of the earth.
Summer Chinese Language and Culture Program
Cost: $8,650
Duration: July 9-12, 2019 → Aug 9-12, 2019
Eligibility: Minimum GPA of 2.0
Do you know a student who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese? With nearly a billion speakers around the globe, Mandarin is becoming quite a popular language to learn! This exciting month-long program to China offers participants the opportunity to learn Mandarin through daily language lessons while soaking up the culture through a local host family experience. After attending language lessons each day, AFSers will be able to practice their skills over dinner with their host families and participate in cultural activities like calligraphy, martial arts, and cooking classes. What a fantastic way to spend the summer!
Scholarships Available for Summer Programs
Vaya a America Latina Scholarship (Up to $2,000)
Pride Scholarship (Up to $4,000)
Global Leaders Need-Based Scholarship (Up to $1,250 for 4-8 wGreat International Opportunities for Our Scouts
This is a great time to promote summer program offerings with AFS! AFS is well into the recruitment season for our 2019 Summer & Global Prep Programs. Students who are new to study abroad or have busy summer plans might enjoy the shorter Global Prep programs that range from 1 to 4 weeks over the summer. Students interested in longer opportunities this summer might be interested in our summer programs ranging from 4 to 8 weeks in length!
Summer and Global Prep Deadlines
We have recently extended the deadlines for our 4-8 Week Summer programs until March/April. You can find updated deadline information in the Sending Programs Report: select 2019 and NH. Once you pull the report refer to the Submission Deadline column.
The early action deadline for our Global Prep programs is March 1, 2019. Interested students should apply by this date for the best chance of getting their top choice destination!
Summer Program Highlights
New Zealand Global Prep: Sustainability & the Environment
Cost: $6,725
Duration: July 11-14, 2019 → Aug 4-7, 2019
Scholarship Available: Aussie Kiwi Haere Scholarship (Up to $2,000 for a 2019 program to New Zealand)
In New Zealand's indigenous language of Maori, the word Kaitiaki means environmental guardian, which will be the focus of the New Zealand Global Prep Program. Students will have the unique opportunity to learn about sustainability while experiencing the beautiful ecosystems of New Zealand. This 3-week program will include volunteer opportunities, interactive workshops, and seminars run by Department of Conservation and Indigenous experts who are passionate about environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism. The program culminates with the Festival for the Future, New Zealand's largest youth forum which brings students from around the world to exchange and develop ideas that can positively shape our future. Students will return home a kaitaki, a true guardian of the earth.
Summer Chinese Language and Culture Program
Cost: $8,650
Duration: July 9-12, 2019 → Aug 9-12, 2019
Eligibility: Minimum GPA of 2.0
Do you know a student who wants to learn Mandarin Chinese? With nearly a billion speakers around the globe, Mandarin is becoming quite a popular language to learn! This exciting month-long program to China offers participants the opportunity to learn Mandarin through daily language lessons while soaking up the culture through a local host family experience. After attending language lessons each day, AFSers will be able to practice their skills over dinner with their host families and participate in cultural activities like calligraphy, martial arts, and cooking classes. What a fantastic way to spend the summer!
Scholarships Available for Summer Programs
Vaya a America Latina Scholarship (Up to $2,000)
Pride Scholarship (Up to $4,000)
Global Leaders Need-Based Scholarship (Up to $1,250 for 4-8 weeks Up to $500 for Global Prep)
Aussie Kiwi Haere Scholarship (Up to $2,000 for a 2019 program to New Zealand or Australia)
Just a friendly reminder that many of our Year and Semester programs are still open. Please encourage interested students to get started right away and contact us to fast track their application!
Locally, contact Christina Wisniewski Pettinelli at christina.[email removed]