About Me
My name is Jackie Sterling and 2016-2017 will be my first year at Pope High School! I am originally from Illinois, but moved to Georgia a few years ago to escape those cold winters!
I first learned and fell in love with German in high school when I participated in a youth exchange program. I spent my junior year in Switzerland; I lived with host families, attend high school there, and soaked up the language and culture. That truly was a life-changing experience and inspired me to study German and Education. After college, I also got to live in Austria for two years while working as an English teaching assistant. I love sharing stories from my experiences abroad and I hope you all get the chance to travel, study, or work abroad someday! You never know what doors it will open!
“Travel. The best way to be lost… and found… at the same time.” -Brenna Smith
I first learned and fell in love with German in high school when I participated in a youth exchange program. I spent my junior year in Switzerland; I lived with host families, attend high school there, and soaked up the language and culture. That truly was a life-changing experience and inspired me to study German and Education. After college, I also got to live in Austria for two years while working as an English teaching assistant. I love sharing stories from my experiences abroad and I hope you all get the chance to travel, study, or work abroad someday! You never know what doors it will open!
“Travel. The best way to be lost… and found… at the same time.” -Brenna Smith
ABout German Course
Lessons and units are standards-based, with an emphasis on Communication, Culture, and Connections. The following excerpts are from the Georgia Standards website. You can find additional information here: https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/pages/BrowseStandards/MLLStandards9-12.aspx
Modern Languages Level I Course Description
The Level I language course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have minimal or no prior knowledge of the language and culture. This course may be taught over two years (e.g., middle school programs), over one year (e.g., traditional high school programs), or during one semester (e.g., 4 x 4 block schedule). The major means of communication between students and instructors will be in the target language. Because students may begin formal language learning at various stages of their cognitive development, teachers must adjust vocabulary and content to reflect developmentally appropriate interests. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology is an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with native speakers.
Modern Languages Level II Course Description
The Level II language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have successfully completed a Level I course or are at a Novice-Mid level of proficiency. Students begin to show a greater level of accuracy when using basic language structures, and they are exposed to more complex features of the language. They continue to focus on communicating about their immediate world and daily life activities, read material on familiar topics, and write short, directed compositions. The major means of communication between students and instructors will be in the target language. Because students may begin formal language learning at various stages of their cognitive development, teachers must adjust vocabulary and content in order to reflect developmentally appropriate interests. This course may be taught over two years (e.g., middle school programs), over one year (e.g., traditional high school programs), or during one semester (e.g., 4 x 4 block schedule). An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology is an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with native speakers.
Modern Languages Level I Course Description
The Level I language course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have minimal or no prior knowledge of the language and culture. This course may be taught over two years (e.g., middle school programs), over one year (e.g., traditional high school programs), or during one semester (e.g., 4 x 4 block schedule). The major means of communication between students and instructors will be in the target language. Because students may begin formal language learning at various stages of their cognitive development, teachers must adjust vocabulary and content to reflect developmentally appropriate interests. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology is an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with native speakers.
Modern Languages Level II Course Description
The Level II language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have successfully completed a Level I course or are at a Novice-Mid level of proficiency. Students begin to show a greater level of accuracy when using basic language structures, and they are exposed to more complex features of the language. They continue to focus on communicating about their immediate world and daily life activities, read material on familiar topics, and write short, directed compositions. The major means of communication between students and instructors will be in the target language. Because students may begin formal language learning at various stages of their cognitive development, teachers must adjust vocabulary and content in order to reflect developmentally appropriate interests. This course may be taught over two years (e.g., middle school programs), over one year (e.g., traditional high school programs), or during one semester (e.g., 4 x 4 block schedule). An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. The integration of technology is an important tool in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with native speakers.