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Cecilia Moix
"Fabulous! Great energy and super knowledgeable." The presenter was awesome. She gave thorough explanation of what AP College Boards expects or is looking for at the exam. |
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Cecilia can be contacted at ceciliamoix@gmail.com
CECILIA MOIX originally from El Paso, Texas, is a native speaker of both English and Spanish. She has taught AP Spanish Language and Culture as well as AP Spanish Literature & Culture for more than 15 years. Cecilia is a faculty member at Franklin Road Academy, a college preparatory school, in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University in the Liberal Arts Department, teaching Spanish at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Since 2012, Cecilia has been an AP Reader for the AP Spanish Language & Culture exam. She has graded the recording section, the written section, and the international tests.
Cecilia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Belmont University in 2000 while working full time. She has over fifteen years’ international business experience managing sales, projects, logistics, training, and business negotiations, focused primarily in Latin America. In 2003, Cecilia changed careers and became a teacher. While teaching at Brentwood High School, she earned her Master of Education degree from Belmont University with a certification in Spanish. Cecilia has taught Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish III Honors, AP Spanish Language & Culture, and AP Spanish Literature & Culture.
In 2007, Cecilia was a recipient of the Toyota International Teacher’s Program scholarship and traveled to Japan to teach and study the culture, history, technology, and industry of the Japanese people. She also received the William B. and Gretchen Akin Faculty Award as teacher of the year at Franklin Road Academy. She is a licensed teacher in the State of Tennessee. She was also an instructor for the Governor’s “Teach Tennessee Institute” and is a member of the Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association (TFLTA). Cecilia is also a member of Kappa Delta Phi, International Honor Society in Education, Nu Phi Chapter.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this institute we will dissect the Curriculum Framework for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. Participants will analyze the AP curricular themes and sub-themes, learning objectives, achievement level descriptions, test questions, scoring guidelines, and student samples for the exam. Our discussion of student performance will focus on three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Additionally, we will discuss AP curriculum and syllabus development as well as the integration of culture (products, practices and perspectives) into all levels of an AP and Pre-AP program, with a special emphasis on the use of technology and the arts to support curricular goals. Finally, we will examine and share teaching strategies, instructional materials, and online resources to make our AP program vibrant, relevant, and successful.
DAY 1 / PRIMER DÍA
08:00 ‐ 08:20
Welcome/Introductions/Icebreaker (20 minutos) Bienvenida / Presentaciones / Rompe Hielo
08:30 ‐ 08:40
Overview and Agenda for the Week (10 minutos) Resumen y Agenda de la Semana
08:40 ‐ 09:40
Introduction to the Course and Exam Description (Binder) (60 minutos) ∙ Essential Questions/Can‐Do Statements
Modes of Communication
ACTFL Can‐Do
Statements
09:40 ‐ 09:55
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
09:55 ‐ 10:10
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
10:10 ‐ 10:55
Building your Program (45 minutos) ∙ AP Audit
10:55 ‐ 11:35
National Standards/Levels of Proficiency (40 minutos) ∙ Group activity (jigsaw)
ACTFL Proficiency
Guidelines
11:35 ‐ 12:35
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos)
12:35 ‐ 12:50
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
02:35 ‐ 02:50
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
02:50 ‐ 03:50
Introduction to AP Classroom (60 minutos) ∙ Progress Checks/Progress Dashboard
Debrief/Exit Ticket (10 minutos)
DAY 2 /SEGUNDO DÍA
08:00 ‐ 08:15
Warm‐up Activity (15 minutos)
08:15 ‐ 09:00
Curriculum and Planning Resources (45 minutos) ∙ Sample Syllabi
Culture (60 minutos) ∙ What is culture?
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
10:15 ‐ 10:30
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
10:30 ‐ 11:45
11:45 ‐ 12:45
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos)
12:45 ‐ 01:00
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
01:00 ‐ 02:15
Interpersonal Writing: Correo Electrónico (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for building proficiency
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
02:30 ‐ 02:45
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
01:30 ‐ 02:45
Interpersonal Speaking: Conversación Simulada (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for developing proficiency
Thematic Unit Design (60 minutos) ∙ Unit at a Glance
Debrief/Exit Ticket (15 minutos)
DAY 3 / TERCER DÍA
08:00 ‐ 08:15
Warm‐up Activity (15 minutos)
08:15 ‐ 09:30
Presentational Writing: Ensayo Argumentativo (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for building proficiency
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
09:45 ‐ 10:00
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
10:00 ‐ 11:15
Presentational Speaking: Comparación Cultural (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for developing proficiency
Developing Proficiency through Reading (45 minutos) ∙ Building a Reading Program
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos)
01:00 ‐ 01:15
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
1:15 ‐ 02:00
Music (45 minutos) ∙ Culture/Cultural Comparisons
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
02:15 ‐ 02:30
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
02:30 ‐ 03:45
Unit Plans (75 minutos) ∙ Group Work
03:45 ‐ 04:00
Debrief/Exit Ticket (15 minutos)
DAY 4 / CUARTO DÍA
Warm‐up Activity (15 minutos)
Video The AP Spanish Language Classroom (45 minutos) ∙ Film
Ongoing Professional Development and Support (30 minutos) ∙ ACTFL/AATSP/TFLA
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
Thematic Unit Design (120 minutos) ∙ Groups finish unit plan
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
Thematic Unit Design (60 minutos) ∙ Group Presentations
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
Share Session (45 minutos) ∙ Resources & Best Practices
Q&A & Final Debrief (15 minutos)
Evaluations / Evaluaciones (15 minutos)
Since 2012, Cecilia has been an AP Reader for the AP Spanish Language & Culture exam. She has graded the recording section, the written section, and the international tests.
Cecilia earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Belmont University in 2000 while working full time. She has over fifteen years’ international business experience managing sales, projects, logistics, training, and business negotiations, focused primarily in Latin America. In 2003, Cecilia changed careers and became a teacher. While teaching at Brentwood High School, she earned her Master of Education degree from Belmont University with a certification in Spanish. Cecilia has taught Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish III Honors, AP Spanish Language & Culture, and AP Spanish Literature & Culture.
In 2007, Cecilia was a recipient of the Toyota International Teacher’s Program scholarship and traveled to Japan to teach and study the culture, history, technology, and industry of the Japanese people. She also received the William B. and Gretchen Akin Faculty Award as teacher of the year at Franklin Road Academy. She is a licensed teacher in the State of Tennessee. She was also an instructor for the Governor’s “Teach Tennessee Institute” and is a member of the Tennessee Foreign Language Teaching Association (TFLTA). Cecilia is also a member of Kappa Delta Phi, International Honor Society in Education, Nu Phi Chapter.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this institute we will dissect the Curriculum Framework for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. Participants will analyze the AP curricular themes and sub-themes, learning objectives, achievement level descriptions, test questions, scoring guidelines, and student samples for the exam. Our discussion of student performance will focus on three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Additionally, we will discuss AP curriculum and syllabus development as well as the integration of culture (products, practices and perspectives) into all levels of an AP and Pre-AP program, with a special emphasis on the use of technology and the arts to support curricular goals. Finally, we will examine and share teaching strategies, instructional materials, and online resources to make our AP program vibrant, relevant, and successful.
DAY 1 / PRIMER DÍA
08:00 ‐ 08:20
Welcome/Introductions/Icebreaker (20 minutos) Bienvenida / Presentaciones / Rompe Hielo
08:30 ‐ 08:40
Overview and Agenda for the Week (10 minutos) Resumen y Agenda de la Semana
08:40 ‐ 09:40
Introduction to the Course and Exam Description (Binder) (60 minutos) ∙ Essential Questions/Can‐Do Statements
Modes of Communication
- Interpretive
- Interpersonal
- Presentational
- Course Themes
- Familias y Comunidades
- Identidades Personales y Públicas
- Belleza y Estética
- Ciencia y Tecnología
- Vida Contemporánea
- Desafíos Mundiales
- Unit Guides
- How these are different from course themes
- Course Task Models
ACTFL Can‐Do
Statements
09:40 ‐ 09:55
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
09:55 ‐ 10:10
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
10:10 ‐ 10:55
Building your Program (45 minutos) ∙ AP Audit
- Equity and Access
- Pre‐AP
- The importance of vertical teaming
10:55 ‐ 11:35
National Standards/Levels of Proficiency (40 minutos) ∙ Group activity (jigsaw)
ACTFL Proficiency
Guidelines
11:35 ‐ 12:35
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos)
12:35 ‐ 12:50
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
02:35 ‐ 02:50
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
02:50 ‐ 03:50
Introduction to AP Classroom (60 minutos) ∙ Progress Checks/Progress Dashboard
- Question Bank
- AP Daily Videos
Debrief/Exit Ticket (10 minutos)
DAY 2 /SEGUNDO DÍA
08:00 ‐ 08:15
Warm‐up Activity (15 minutos)
08:15 ‐ 09:00
Curriculum and Planning Resources (45 minutos) ∙ Sample Syllabi
- Texts and Prep Books
- Supplemental Resources
Culture (60 minutos) ∙ What is culture?
- Productos, Prácticas, Perspectivas
- Sample Activities
- Día de los Muertos
- El flamenco
- El mate
- La Cholita
- Considerations for lower levels
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
10:15 ‐ 10:30
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
10:30 ‐ 11:45
- Interpretive Communication: Reading and Listening (75 minutos)
- Interpretive Tasks
- Strategies for building proficiency
- Organizadores Gráficos
- Guided Reading and Listening
- SSR
- Authentic Resources and Where to Find Them o Edpuzzle
- Fluent Key
- Radio Ambulante
- Registro de Noticias
- Sample Test Questions
11:45 ‐ 12:45
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos)
12:45 ‐ 01:00
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
01:00 ‐ 02:15
Interpersonal Writing: Correo Electrónico (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for building proficiency
- Guía de escribir/Frases útiles
- Organizadores gráficos
- Quick Writes
- Discussion Forum
- Diarios
- Scoring Guidelines
- Sample Responses
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
02:30 ‐ 02:45
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
01:30 ‐ 02:45
Interpersonal Speaking: Conversación Simulada (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for developing proficiency
- Pecha Kucha
- Info Gap
- Noticias en Línea
- Scoring Guidelines
- Sample Responses
Thematic Unit Design (60 minutos) ∙ Unit at a Glance
- Planning Process
- Samples
- Select Units (in groups) For Unit Design
Debrief/Exit Ticket (15 minutos)
DAY 3 / TERCER DÍA
08:00 ‐ 08:15
Warm‐up Activity (15 minutos)
08:15 ‐ 09:30
Presentational Writing: Ensayo Argumentativo (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for building proficiency
- Guía de escribir
- Cómo organizar el ensayo
- Organizadores gráficos
- Cómo citar las fuentes
- Frases de transición
- Peer/Self Editing
- Revision checklist
- Scoring Guidelines
- Sample Responses
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
09:45 ‐ 10:00
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
10:00 ‐ 11:15
Presentational Speaking: Comparación Cultural (75 minutos) ∙ Strategies for developing proficiency
- Hagámonos Expertos
- Organizadores Gráficos
- Scoring Guidelines
- Sample Responses
Developing Proficiency through Reading (45 minutos) ∙ Building a Reading Program
- Classroom Lending Library
- Class Novels
- Registros de Lectura
- Building Vocabulary through Reading
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos)
01:00 ‐ 01:15
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
1:15 ‐ 02:00
Music (45 minutos) ∙ Culture/Cultural Comparisons
- Course Themes
- As listening comprehension
- Structures in context
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
02:15 ‐ 02:30
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
02:30 ‐ 03:45
Unit Plans (75 minutos) ∙ Group Work
03:45 ‐ 04:00
Debrief/Exit Ticket (15 minutos)
DAY 4 / CUARTO DÍA
Warm‐up Activity (15 minutos)
Video The AP Spanish Language Classroom (45 minutos) ∙ Film
- Cortometrajes
- Series (Netflix, Etc.)
Ongoing Professional Development and Support (30 minutos) ∙ ACTFL/AATSP/TFLA
- AP Central, AP Community
- Social Media Groups
- Become an AP Reader!
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
Thematic Unit Design (120 minutos) ∙ Groups finish unit plan
Lunch / Almuerzo / Hora de la Comida (60 minutos
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
Thematic Unit Design (60 minutos) ∙ Group Presentations
Break / Descanso (15 minutos)
Brain Break/Energizer (15 minutos)
Share Session (45 minutos) ∙ Resources & Best Practices
Q&A & Final Debrief (15 minutos)
Evaluations / Evaluaciones (15 minutos)