¡Bienvenidos a la clase de Español where students will find learning Spanish to be
FUN & EXCITING!
Mission
Students develop an awareness of valuable benefits of learning Spanish in today's society.
Students are guaranteed ...
*authentic learning experiences *exposure to real life in Spanish
Countries *Enhanced Spanish Language skills - grammar, Phonetics, & vocabulary (e.g., colloquial terms, cognates, loan words)
*dialogue with native Spanish-speakers *familiarity with influential spanish leaders in various professions *unique cultural experiences thAT BRING AWARENESS *participation in interactive learning activities & PBL projects
Daily
Authentic learning in the target language Spanish with skill-building opportunities in 4 essential areas: Speaking, Writing, Reading, & Listening (SWRL).
They recognize the historical and current positive influences, and contributions of Hispanics & Latinos historically and presently in the United States.
(LENGUAJE + CULTURA = IDENTIDAD)
(LANGUAGE + CULTURE = IDENTITY)
As students compare and contrast similarities and differences (e.g., traditions, holidays, foods, sports) in the beautiful "Spanish World" within an INVITING environment where they enjoy sharing their own unique experiences and practices that shape their cultural identity.
Students are able to experience authentic exposure to the Spanish language and culture as they gain a deeper understanding of the beauty, diversity, and inter-cultural similarities within the "Spanish World" and their own.
