Engaged Students at Prince of Wales School

1. French Engaged Students at Prince of Wales School Towards Personalized Learning

2. Definition of engagement Students are: • making connections in their French language learning based on prior knowledge • speaking/writing in French • using strategies to make sense of their learning • enthusiastically using the language in authentic daily situations

3. How do you know that students are engaged? Students are: • Using the language intentionally • Actively listening and participating orally in language activities • Reflecting on their learning and self-evaluating their work • Students are able to follow directions and/or problem-solve to reach the desired outcome

4. How is the content engaging? • When it is relevant to student’s life experience • When there is a need to communicate • When the content allows making connections to prior knowledge, student interests and experiences

5. What would the students be able to do after this process? Students are able to: • Communicate authentically in their second language (to describe, to ask, to respond, to greet) • Reflect and evaluate on the preparation process • Reflect and evaluate whether communication goals have been met