Design Technology - International School of Duesseldorf

• To help the students to understand the process of language learning
and to understand and apply linguistic tools of meaningful
communication
• To develop curiosity, interest and enjoyment in the target language
• To offer insight into the life and civilization of the communities where
the target language is spoken and encourage integration with the local
community , where relevant
• To encourage positive attitude towards speakers of other languages
and develop an appreciation of other cultures
Assessment
Assessment is an integral part of our teaching and learning and a continuing
process. Various methods, both formative and summative, are used to
determine to what extent learning expectations have been met. Assessment
criteria for the skills are established in rubrics and students are assessed in
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are encouraged to evaluate
their oral and written performance self-critically. Consistent, determined and
constructive participation in class and regular homework are necessary
throughout the course.
The main criteria for language B courses are:
Criterion A
Speaking: Message and Interaction
This criterion refers to the effectiveness of the speaker in communicating the
required message and maintaining the flow of conversation.
Criterion B
Speaking: Language
This criterion refers to the accuracy and fluency of the language used by the
speaker.
Criterion C
Writing: Message and Organization
This criterion refers to the effectiveness of the writer in communicating the
required message, and the organization and cohesion of the text.
Criterion D
Writing: Language
This criterion refers to the linguistic competence of the writer (vocabulary,
register,
grammatical structures).
Criteria E and F
Listening and Reading
These criteria refer to the effectiveness of the listener to recognize,
understand and interpret texts or dialogs.
Typical assessment tasks include:
• Prepared and spontaneous dialogs
• Oral presentations
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