Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

Strand I: Pedagogy & Assessment

Not language specific

Elementary (K-5)

The Learn-It, Prove-It, Extend-It  model grew out of a collaborative effort to translate local and state mandates designed for the non-immersion world to work within one-way foreign language and two-way immersion programs. This model leverages self-regulation and metacognition and the growing trend in education for differentiation and personalization of learning. Focus on scaffolded student-choice of learning goals, student motivation and engagement, multi-level access to content standards, and language growth drive the development of each learning phase.

The model consists of a mini-lesson followed by three phases: Learn-It, Prove-It, & Extend-It. The Learn-It phase, provides students a menu of standards-based activities. The Prove-It phase, revolves around a performance-based assessment aligned with district common assessments. The Extend-It Phase leads to peer mentoring or connecting with old learning.