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Moeller, Aleidine J. – Modern Language Journal, 2013
A standard of language proficiency recommended for world language preservice teachers has been set at advanced low as defined by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) requires that foreign language teacher candidates in specific languages (e.g., French, German, Spanish) achieve…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction
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Norris, John M. – Modern Language Journal, 2013
The issue and commentary papers in this "Perspectives" column address one use of assessments--speaking and writing proficiency assessments based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL, 2012) Proficiency Guidelines--as a means for establishing and maintaining one important competency standard for world…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Language Teachers, Teacher Certification