LOTE Guiding Principles

West Irondequoit Central School District

Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

Guiding Principles

Our belief is that Foreign Language study ...

Is developmental in nature and is an integral part of every student's lifelong educational process.
Develops effective communications in the target language and extends knowledge of the English language.
Fosters a sense of humanity, friendship, and respect through an understanding of the language and culture, thus increasing the student's adaptability to diverse people, environments, and ways of thinking.
Provides insights into the values and culture of one's own nation and one's responsibility as a citizen in an increasingly interdependent world community, while examining and developing personal values.
Emphasizes the social nature of language by fostering interactions between students and other speakers of language.
Integrates each student's understanding of the target language and real-world applications, including career opportunities.
Compels students to use their minds well, think critically and creatively, and make informed decisions.