Đường Hướng Lạc Hồng/Our Philosophy
Mục tiêu chính là dạy
giao tiếp.
Dạy ngôn ngữ là dạy phương tiện để giao tiếp hữu hiệu. Lạc Hồng chú trọng trước hết việc phát triển kỹ năng nghe và nói để học sinh có thể nói chuyện với những người xung quanh, và sau đó kỹ năng đọc và viết để giao tiếp với các loại văn bản. Giáo viên sẽ tạo cơ hội cho học sinh nói, nói, và nói. Nội dung bài học phải thực tiễn và gần gũi với ngôn ngữ đời sống hàng ngày. Những nét văn hóa giao tiếp của người Việt sẽ được giảng giải.
Our focus is on effective communication
The goal of language learning is to acquire the tools to communicate effectively and in a culturally competent way. It’s “knowing how, when, and why to say what to whom.” One gains these skills through practice, practice and more practice. Lac Hong’s approach is to create as many
opportunities as possible for students to practice and interact with native speakers.
Lấy học sinh làm trọng tâm
Lạc Hồng không dạy theo lối giáo viên đứng giảng liên hồi và học sinh ngồi nghe một cách thụ động. Giáo viên sẽ tận dụng tất cả những giác quan của học sinh để tạo sự sinh động, và nhiều cơ hội cho học sinh nghe, nói, và giao tiếp bằng tiếng Việt. Học sinh sẽ chủ động, làm việc không chỉ một mình mà còn theo cặp và theo đội, dựa trên sự hợp tác và tương trợ. Học sinh được khuyến khích phát huy tinh thần sáng tạo, độc lập, và trách nhiệm. Giáo viên ý thức mỗi học sinh là một cá nhân, với cá tính, lối học, gia cảnh, nhu cầu, sở thích và lối suy tư riêng biệt. Giáo viên sẽ quan tâm, thông cảm và tôn trọng những nét cá biệt đó để giúp đỡ và hướng dẫn học sinh.
Student-centered approach
Lac Hong places the student at the center of the learning process and focuses on each student’s needs, abilities, interests and
learning style. Students learn actively through team works and hands on activities.
Đề cao sự hợp tác
Giáo viên luôn chia sẻ kinh nghiệm, hợp tác và hỗ trợ nhau để cùng tiến đến mục tiêu, đồng thời thường xuyên liên lạc với phụ huynh, và đón nhận sự giúp đỡ và phản hồi của phụ huynh.
A collaborative culture is encouraged among teachers, parents and students. Feedback is very much welcomed and appreciated.
The Lac Hong Curriculum—Overview
The Lac Hong Curriculum is designed to meet National and the State of California’s standards and guidelines for teaching, learning, and assessment of world language studies. Specifically, it’s designed to achieve the five goal areas: communication, cultures,
connections, comparisons, and communities.
The Curriculum is guided by the following principles:
· Vietnamese Americans have contributed greatly to our state's and nation’s diversity, vibrancy, innovations, and economic growth. We need to teach our children the Vietnamese culture that values education, hard work, and family so that our nation can continue to enjoy such contributions.
· Learning Vietnamese language and culture will enrich lives, further academic achievements, increase
employability, prepare our children for international opportunities and challenges, and promote our national
security.
· Knowing Vietnamese language and culture proficiently requires years of study and a lifetime of practice. Our children should start learning as early as possible, since language learning is easier if started at a young age.
· An effective Vietnamese language program requires the integration of the study of Vietnamese culture
along with the study of Vietnamese language. Cultures include arts, music, dances, festivals, films, and food, among others.
The Curriculum is divided into three stages, corresponding to the stages of the Language Learning Continuum.
Beginners stage, Levels 1-3
During this stage students are taught commonly used vocabularies and simple phrases. The theme of this stage is “All about me.”
Students learn numbers, colors, animals, common food items, body parts, and common household items. They
will use these vocabularies and simple phrases to perform culturally appropriate greetings and simple interpersonal exchanges. Reading simple stories and listening to children songs will enhance their interpretive communication skills. They learn to do simple presentations to enhance presentational communication skills. Skills emphasized in this stage are listening and speaking.
Intermediate stage, Levels 4-6
The theme of this level is “My world.” Building on the skills learned in Stage I, intermediate students learn about their surroundings, such as places, professions, leisure and hobbies, vacations, and social relationships. They are taught to put together phrases and sentences to engage in interpersonal communication. Students will continue to develop interpretational and presentational communication skills through reading, presentations, and interaction with various types of media. Skills emphasized during this stage are listening, speaking, and reading.
Advance stage, Levels 7-9
The theme for this level is “Vietnamese Heritage.” Building on intermediate skills, students will learn Vietnamese history, literature, arts, philosophy, social issues, and science. They learn to string sentences and paragraphs to engage in interpersonal, interpretative and presentational communication. Skills emphasized during this stage are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Cultural Integration
During all three stages, Vietnamese culture is integrated into the curriculum by multiple means, including:
Festivals: Important holidays and festivals, such as Tet and Mid-autumn, are celebrated through organized activities.
Elective courses: Elective courses are designed to teach aspects of Vietnamese culture. Offered courses include Vietnamese food and cooking, Vietnamese traditional dances, Vovinam (Vietnamese martial arts) Vietnamese music, and Vietnamese films and videos, among others.
Assessment
Assessment will be done on an ongoing basis to monitor the curriculum’s effectiveness and students’ progress. It is used to
determine students’ placement and advancement.
Dạy ngôn ngữ là dạy phương tiện để giao tiếp hữu hiệu. Lạc Hồng chú trọng trước hết việc phát triển kỹ năng nghe và nói để học sinh có thể nói chuyện với những người xung quanh, và sau đó kỹ năng đọc và viết để giao tiếp với các loại văn bản. Giáo viên sẽ tạo cơ hội cho học sinh nói, nói, và nói. Nội dung bài học phải thực tiễn và gần gũi với ngôn ngữ đời sống hàng ngày. Những nét văn hóa giao tiếp của người Việt sẽ được giảng giải.
Our focus is on effective communication
The goal of language learning is to acquire the tools to communicate effectively and in a culturally competent way. It’s “knowing how, when, and why to say what to whom.” One gains these skills through practice, practice and more practice. Lac Hong’s approach is to create as many
opportunities as possible for students to practice and interact with native speakers.
Lấy học sinh làm trọng tâm
Lạc Hồng không dạy theo lối giáo viên đứng giảng liên hồi và học sinh ngồi nghe một cách thụ động. Giáo viên sẽ tận dụng tất cả những giác quan của học sinh để tạo sự sinh động, và nhiều cơ hội cho học sinh nghe, nói, và giao tiếp bằng tiếng Việt. Học sinh sẽ chủ động, làm việc không chỉ một mình mà còn theo cặp và theo đội, dựa trên sự hợp tác và tương trợ. Học sinh được khuyến khích phát huy tinh thần sáng tạo, độc lập, và trách nhiệm. Giáo viên ý thức mỗi học sinh là một cá nhân, với cá tính, lối học, gia cảnh, nhu cầu, sở thích và lối suy tư riêng biệt. Giáo viên sẽ quan tâm, thông cảm và tôn trọng những nét cá biệt đó để giúp đỡ và hướng dẫn học sinh.
Student-centered approach
Lac Hong places the student at the center of the learning process and focuses on each student’s needs, abilities, interests and
learning style. Students learn actively through team works and hands on activities.
Đề cao sự hợp tác
Giáo viên luôn chia sẻ kinh nghiệm, hợp tác và hỗ trợ nhau để cùng tiến đến mục tiêu, đồng thời thường xuyên liên lạc với phụ huynh, và đón nhận sự giúp đỡ và phản hồi của phụ huynh.
A collaborative culture is encouraged among teachers, parents and students. Feedback is very much welcomed and appreciated.
The Lac Hong Curriculum—Overview
The Lac Hong Curriculum is designed to meet National and the State of California’s standards and guidelines for teaching, learning, and assessment of world language studies. Specifically, it’s designed to achieve the five goal areas: communication, cultures,
connections, comparisons, and communities.
The Curriculum is guided by the following principles:
· Vietnamese Americans have contributed greatly to our state's and nation’s diversity, vibrancy, innovations, and economic growth. We need to teach our children the Vietnamese culture that values education, hard work, and family so that our nation can continue to enjoy such contributions.
· Learning Vietnamese language and culture will enrich lives, further academic achievements, increase
employability, prepare our children for international opportunities and challenges, and promote our national
security.
· Knowing Vietnamese language and culture proficiently requires years of study and a lifetime of practice. Our children should start learning as early as possible, since language learning is easier if started at a young age.
· An effective Vietnamese language program requires the integration of the study of Vietnamese culture
along with the study of Vietnamese language. Cultures include arts, music, dances, festivals, films, and food, among others.
The Curriculum is divided into three stages, corresponding to the stages of the Language Learning Continuum.
Beginners stage, Levels 1-3
During this stage students are taught commonly used vocabularies and simple phrases. The theme of this stage is “All about me.”
Students learn numbers, colors, animals, common food items, body parts, and common household items. They
will use these vocabularies and simple phrases to perform culturally appropriate greetings and simple interpersonal exchanges. Reading simple stories and listening to children songs will enhance their interpretive communication skills. They learn to do simple presentations to enhance presentational communication skills. Skills emphasized in this stage are listening and speaking.
Intermediate stage, Levels 4-6
The theme of this level is “My world.” Building on the skills learned in Stage I, intermediate students learn about their surroundings, such as places, professions, leisure and hobbies, vacations, and social relationships. They are taught to put together phrases and sentences to engage in interpersonal communication. Students will continue to develop interpretational and presentational communication skills through reading, presentations, and interaction with various types of media. Skills emphasized during this stage are listening, speaking, and reading.
Advance stage, Levels 7-9
The theme for this level is “Vietnamese Heritage.” Building on intermediate skills, students will learn Vietnamese history, literature, arts, philosophy, social issues, and science. They learn to string sentences and paragraphs to engage in interpersonal, interpretative and presentational communication. Skills emphasized during this stage are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Cultural Integration
During all three stages, Vietnamese culture is integrated into the curriculum by multiple means, including:
Festivals: Important holidays and festivals, such as Tet and Mid-autumn, are celebrated through organized activities.
Elective courses: Elective courses are designed to teach aspects of Vietnamese culture. Offered courses include Vietnamese food and cooking, Vietnamese traditional dances, Vovinam (Vietnamese martial arts) Vietnamese music, and Vietnamese films and videos, among others.
Assessment
Assessment will be done on an ongoing basis to monitor the curriculum’s effectiveness and students’ progress. It is used to
determine students’ placement and advancement.
