Pre-AP Strategies at Lower Levels

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Do you have AP language classes in your program? When do you begin focusing on the linguistic and cultural competence skills that students will need to succeed at this level? A Pre-AP or a scaffolded approach to skills and content is beneficial in the language learning process, fostering critical skills and mindsets early on. Whether students pursue a language at an advanced or AP level or not, these skills not only enhance and support academic success, but they also cultivate confidence and competence. We’ll take a look at how we can begin fostering these skills early on.

Topics in this episode:

• Benefits of integrating Pre-AP strategies
• Building Strong Language Foundations
• Cultivating Critical Thinking
• Integrating AP Themes in Lower-Level Classes
  • Beauty and Aesthetics
  • Science and Technology
  • Personal and Public Identities
  • Families and Communities
  • Global Challenges
  • Contemporary Life
• Differentiation and Inclusion

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