Journal # 9

Journal #9
Vamos a los Oscar
This article was written by Kathryn S. Land a High School Spanish teacher who created an online class dedicated to film helping Spanish students. This is web-based learning designed around films. This is designed to motivate speakers in their third year of the program. The goal is to approach this in a new refreshing way that motivates students to learn and speak in another language. This allowed the creator, Kathryn S. Land to assess her students both informally and formally. This is a relatively new program so there will likely be drawbacks, but to me it sounds like the benefits will far outweigh any setbacks. Living in southern California where there is a heavy population of Hispanics I strongly support any such programs that increase Spanish speaking, and learning.

Question # 1: If not through film, what is another good way for learning Spanish?
Answer: I think film is such a good way to learn because you can sense emotions and pick up on themes. I also think full immersion programs are helpful because they force you to learn. Live or die, sink or swim appeal.

Question # 2: Will this program be a success?
Answer: That is hard to say I do think it has a chance to be successful it has already received much attention. I do though think in order to last it needs support from either the community or district.