ACTFL Proficiency Scale Levels

Place: EDEP Attendees: Administrative and Teaching Staff

Dr. Mahdi Alosh

Presenter

Dr. Alosh is a renowned expert in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. He trains Arabic teachers and assessors at American and Arab universities and is a member of various councils and institutes, including the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Workshop Themes

Defining Educational Objectives

Objectives are described as the expected linguistic behavior of students resulting from exposure to the curriculum and interactions during sessions.

Text Levels and ACTFL Standards

Determining text levels according to ACTFL standards allows tailoring curricula, developing the four language skills, teaching translation, and designing appropriate tests for each level.

Three Dimensions for Text Levels

Proficiency level prescriptions.
Linguistic characteristics of different linguistic functions.
Five types of texts: enumerative, directive, informative, evaluative, and projective.

Level-Specific Considerations

For each language level, the linguistic function, language use areas, and language aspects in each text are emphasized, with multiple examples provided for clarity.

Importance

Emphasizing these key points ensures the effective development of skills for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.