What+World+Languages+and+Cultures+Teachers+believe

=What World Languages and Cultures Teachers believe: =

• reflect varied backgrounds, abilities and learning styles; • come to language learning with varied goals and objectives; • progress at various rates; and • should have access to instruction which is holistic.
 * World Languages and Cultures learners:**

• engage all students to achieve at high levels; • center on the student as an active, constructive participant; • focus on authentic, creative communication; • meet local, state, and national standards; • infuse culture and content with language; • start at the earliest possible age; • promote cultural understanding and community connections; and • be guided by teachers who are connected to their local and professional community.
 * World Languages and Cultures instruction should**

• reflect varied backgrounds and experiences; • demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching and life-long learning; • possess a high level of proficiency in the target language(s) and a strong knowledge of culture; • reinforce and enrich core content for assessment; • participate in the professional community and employ current best practices; • interact with the target culture through substantive and ongoing experiences; • take advantage of professional development opportunities and organizations; and • need time and resources for implementing effective programs.
 * World Languages and Cultures teachers**

(resource:[|Kentucky World Languages Framework])