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My German Language Education

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Duolingo

 

Duolingo is a program designed to help their users learn a second language without having to pay an insane amount. It is a free program that can help millions of people achieve the goal of learning languages that differ from their native tongue.

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This is a great program that has helped me learn much about German. While I still have difficulty hearing words pronounced, I can understand some basic words that are written down. The most difficult part of translating the words from German to English, or vice versa, is the genders associated with the words. A simple word, such as "A" or "The" can differ depending on which gender you mention.

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I truly had a lot of fun using Duolingo, because some of the sentences it comes up with can be taken out of context. In addition, I can curse in German, and nobody can write me up, because they don't know what it means! Great idea to learn German!

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In conclusion, I recommend Duolingo to anyone who wants to learn German, or any other language! I will continue to use it in the following semester and throughout the summer, when I have time and I feel like having a German lesson.

Coursework Included

 

  • Self Assessments-

    • PLATO Writing Assessment, PLATO Writing Prescription

    • BSD Assessments (ACT, ASVAB, STAR-Reading & Math)

    • Routine Development & Monitoring of ILP

      • 21st Century Skills & Employability Skills (Career Cruising ePortfolio)

 

  • Method of Reasoning Process-

    • Formulate a Question/Problem addressing a concern that contrast consequences of adequate and inadequate reasoning for self, others, culture/society, and global environment  (family, career, community).

    • Problem solvers should ask questions and engage in dialogue in order to determine what ought to be done or the best course of action regarding a continuing concern.

    • Analyze different kinds of reasoning (choose one method or approach)

      • Practical Reasoning Process

    • Include artifacts to support as evidence within project & presentation

 

  • Integrate use of Information, Media, & Technology  - 

    • Time Management = Weekly Progress Report

    • Use technology tools to research, analyze and solve problems (GAFE)

    • Communicate digitally and collaborate with others - Google Classroom/Email

    • Formulate a semester project presentation - Weebly website

    • Successfully participate in an Online Course(s):

      • German 1

 

  • Learning Project - Gold-Standard PBL and 21st Century Skill Development

    • Supports your work and progress

    • Evaluated routinely by Charter Director

      • Rubric to assess - addressing Driving Question/Problem, learning-to-learn, personal development, performance, and products

    • Public Presentation each semester at PCS website and PCS Governing Board

 

  • ePortfolio (Career Cruising-Employability Skills)

    • Learning Styles Assessments-Career Matchmaker, My Skills, Ability Profiler

    • Career Cluster - include progress made on your post-high school readiness

    • Routine CC ePortfolio Updating - cover letter, resume, application

    • Evaluated monthly by Charter Director

    • Include artifacts to support as evidence within semester project & presentation

 

  • Community Volunteer Work Experience - 5 hours/semester

    • Summarize work done in ePortfolio

Inquiry Question

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You are hoping to become a Social Studies Teacher and Historian. You are interested in learning about Germany and have chosen to learn the German language. Analyze over 2000 years of European history and its effect on expanding and contracting the German territory. What historical events had a major impact in shaping Germany’s people, traditions and culture? Evaluate a variety of perspectives through an Historian’s point of view and draw conclusions about current implications today’s German people face.

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