Spanish Curriculum
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
CURRICULUM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
PRIMARY SPANISH SYLLABUS
DRAFT
INFANTS – STANDARD 5
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Syllabus Overview
STATEMENT OF BELIEFS Our geographical location, gateway to the Spanish-speaking Americas, and current regional and international economic trends and their implications for Trinidad and Tobago, create an imperative for strengthening and deepening the national capability in Spanish at all levels and has given rise to the declaration of Spanish as the First Foreign language of Trinidad and Tobago. Research and experience have shown that the infant years are the most opportune time to begin the learning of a foreign language and to develop an appreciation of and openness to other peoples and cultures. Beginning to speak a language at this level makes possible the acquisition of native-like pronunciation and fluency, supports the learning of the native-language and engenders confidence and willingness to use the language. Accordingly, with a view to laying the foundation for the establishment of Spanish as the First Foreign Language of Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Education has mandated the introduction of Spanish at primary school level. PROGRAMME GOALS It is expected that the introduction of this programme of instruction will: • • • • • Develop basic oral/aural Spanish proficiency among primary-age students Create a greater awareness of Hispanic cultures, Spanish-speaking countries and peoples in the region Reinforce and increase knowledge of other subject areas through content-based Spanish language instruction (e.g. Social Studies, English). Foster a love for foreign language study in all students Enhance the levels of achievement in Spanish at the secondary level
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SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES Attainment of the goals stipulated above will be demonstrated by the students’ ability to: • • • • • • Ask for and give basic autobiographical information about themselves and others Identify and describe
CURRICULUM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
PRIMARY SPANISH SYLLABUS
DRAFT
INFANTS – STANDARD 5
1
Syllabus Overview
STATEMENT OF BELIEFS Our geographical location, gateway to the Spanish-speaking Americas, and current regional and international economic trends and their implications for Trinidad and Tobago, create an imperative for strengthening and deepening the national capability in Spanish at all levels and has given rise to the declaration of Spanish as the First Foreign language of Trinidad and Tobago. Research and experience have shown that the infant years are the most opportune time to begin the learning of a foreign language and to develop an appreciation of and openness to other peoples and cultures. Beginning to speak a language at this level makes possible the acquisition of native-like pronunciation and fluency, supports the learning of the native-language and engenders confidence and willingness to use the language. Accordingly, with a view to laying the foundation for the establishment of Spanish as the First Foreign Language of Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Education has mandated the introduction of Spanish at primary school level. PROGRAMME GOALS It is expected that the introduction of this programme of instruction will: • • • • • Develop basic oral/aural Spanish proficiency among primary-age students Create a greater awareness of Hispanic cultures, Spanish-speaking countries and peoples in the region Reinforce and increase knowledge of other subject areas through content-based Spanish language instruction (e.g. Social Studies, English). Foster a love for foreign language study in all students Enhance the levels of achievement in Spanish at the secondary level
2
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES Attainment of the goals stipulated above will be demonstrated by the students’ ability to: • • • • • • Ask for and give basic autobiographical information about themselves and others Identify and describe