German Resources
Introduction
The German resources are organized with the three steps for Backward Design of an intercultural unit. Please submit ideas for additional German resources here.
Where to Start
- For individual resources, scroll down to Sections 1, 2 and 3.
- For detailed guidance on creating an intercultural unit, choose a template in the gray box and continue reading below.
step-by-step Unit Plan template: PDF , Word.
Simplified unit Plan Template: PDF , Word.
What is Backward Design Planning?
The Backward Design framework is a three-step process of how to plan instruction with the end goals in mind, developed by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins. Note that Backward Design is an integrated, non-linear planning process. Moving backward and forward among the three steps is expected while planning instruction. Most important is that there are strong intercultural and communicative learning outcomes, and that assessments and activities build reliably toward those outcomes.
STEP 1. Identify Learning Outcomes: Planning German Units
The first step is to determine the learning outcomes of the unit. These outcomes will guide the assessments, lessons and activities that are implemented throughout the unit. The following sample units and resources can be used individually or in conjunction with the planning templates in the top gray box to design the unit framework and learning outcomes.
STEP 2. Determine Evidence: German Assessments and Rubrics
The second step is to determine what kinds of evidence will show that learners have met the learning outcomes, such as formative and summative assessments, quizzes, homework, etc. The followinge resources can be used individually or in conjunction with the planning templates in the top gray box to create and score various types of assessments.
STEP 3. Plan Learning Experiences: German Lessons and Activities
The final step in Backward Design is to design and scaffold activities that will help learners achieve the goals of the unit. By knowing in advance the learning outcomes and the assessments for the unit, the teacher can target content and activities in a more intentional and effective way. The following resources can be used individually or in conjunction with the planning templates in the top gray box to plan a variety of lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
german lessons
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world language sites with german resources
- Annenberg Learner: Lessons and videos for world languages
- CALL: Cultural websites organized by language
- CARLA: Cultural and instructional resources organized by language
- COERLL: Cultural websites organized by language
- FL Teach: Cultural websites organized by language and topic
- Google Arts and Culture: Virtually visit the world's museums, artwork and landmarks
technology and digital resources for languageS
- Blooket: Live learning game
- DuoLingo: Language learning and practice app. Classroom version available
- Flip: Create video discussions
- Gimkit: Live quiz learning game
- Kahoot: Live quiz learning game
- Loom: Record lessons from the computer screen
- Nearpod: Search and create interactive slides
- PearDeck: Search and create interactive slides
- Quizizz: Quiz creator
- Seesaw: Create digital recordings and portfolios
- Whiteboard.fi: Individual online whiteboards
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