Course Syllabus
Welcome to Spanish with Doctora Stephens! It is my job to help each of you grow as language learners! I will arm you with the tools necessary to grow from your level of readiness. It is your job to choose learning tools that will help you improve your understanding. I look forward to helping each of you on your language journey!
Grading = Total Points
Assessments consist of 90-95% of your grade. All projects/assessments are aligned to the "Levels of Understanding" (seen above). Each one is built to reflect your understanding of concepts from Basic to Advanced. Listening/Speaking/Writing/Speaking will all occur throughout the unit and will be assessed via tests or projects.
Practice is 5-10% of your grade. Frequently, I will reference the levels of understanding as seen above without assigning a grade. Please note not everything we do will count as points. However, all practice is intended to support your learning.
Reality Checks are a great way to spot check your understanding throughout a unit. These are mini-assessments for you and me to evaluate if you need extended help during Liberty Hour. Once a unit one of the Reality Checks will count toward your class grade (see the section on Learning Growth Opportunities).
Knowledge Seeking Opportunities
- First, attend Liberty Hour for Tutoring
- Once we agree that you increased understanding of the learning objectives you can be reassessed
Since language builds on itself you will need to complete/rework all assigned practice as part of this learning growth opportunity, even if the practice was not for a grade.
Quality work and improving understanding is the only way to raise your grade.
Extra Credit is not an option in this class as it is NOT a reflection of your knowledge/understanding of the Spanish language.
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