J. Rafael Angel is a certified Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Trainer and Consultant. He is a highly experienced IB Continuum educator (IB PYP, MYP, and DP), IB MYP examiner, IB Workshop leader (Inquiry, Approaches to Teaching and Learning, Assessment, Curriculum, and Language), and has led Teacher Support Material Projects for the IB MYP. He has written for the International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Lifelong Learning, and the International Association for Development of the Information Society. He collaborates as a World Language Concept-Based Instruction Specialist in the Lynn Erickson and Lois Lanning's CBCI Summer Institute. Rafael blogs extensively about teaching and learning, and language acquisition at rafangel.wordpress.com.
Spanish for the IB MYP 4&5 Phases 1-2 book is an example of
very articulate writing for the foreign language user to interpret
and comprehend . The way it is structured helps to learn the
language in the right local context and makes the user self
dependent to learn further . Though the area covered of the content
is large , the playlist of videos in the You-tube channel of the
author comes handy for self learning . Book not only teaches the
language , but helps to understand about the socio-cultural and
political perspectives of the spanish speaking countries. For the
user who intends to travel to these places ; or interact with
spanish speaking people , the book helps understand the patterns of
behavior and thinking .
*Mr Hrishikesh Gulavni*
The book is so packed with inspirational ideas and strategies that
it has convinced me to refer to it for my French classes. Each unit
is planned with extreme precision keeping in mind a perfect balance
between contextual learning with real life connections. The wide
range of content provides scope for choosing a theme based on the
interest of both learners and teachers. Each unit beautifully links
the principles and learner profiles promoted by the IB. There are
multiple opportunities for Interdisciplinary activities as well as
lateral collaboration with Spanish learners which motivates the
students and creates a stimulating environment in both the
languages classes. The book also builds a strong foundation for the
students and lays a structured path for gradual progression towards
the higher phases. Criteria based assessment in every unit offers a
detailed understanding of all the strands. The book on the whole is
a comprehensive package of fun learning.
*Ms Nidhi Jain, Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai*
Spanish for phases 1-2 is an amazing tool. I love the wide variety
of activities, the connections with real world and international
mindedness. As an educator it is inspiring to identify a clear
inquiry process for teachers and students. I would recommend this
book as an important tool for language learners. I truly believe
this book is an invitation to learn.
*Ms Cecilia Flores*
Ce deuxième volume de MYP by Concept- Spanish est aussi bon que le
premier si ce n'est meilleur. Le fidèle lecteur retrouvera une
structure qu'il a déjà apprivoisée, le nouveau public, lui sera
séduit par les évolutions. L'apparition de l'encadré «contenido
esencial » permet, en un coup d'œil, d'appréhender ce dont il sera
question dans le chapître. Les références à la grammaire sont
désormais plus explicites mais toujours laissées à l'appréciation
de l'utilisateur sous forme de suggestion. Les approches
d'apprentissage sont, elles aussi plus clairement exprimées. Enfin,
aspect non négligeable qu'il convient de souligner, chaque section
est clôturée par une série de tâches somatives. Ce second opus est
à ne pas douter un soutien essentiel et incontournable pour tout
enseignant qui cherche à améliorer sa pratique MYP tout en ayant
plaisir à découvrir le monde hispanophone.
*Ms Monica Voegelin - Shanghai Community International School*
Una excelente herramienta de trabajo. Es un libro muy completo para
enseñar español en MYP o DP como ha sido mi caso. Las lectures son
buenísimas y despiertan el interés en el estudiante por aprender
más del idioma y de la cultura. La diversidad de actividades
permite al educador pensar más allá antes al preparar sus lecciones
y al estudiante dar ese extra para enriquecer su aprendizaje.
*Mr Eulalio Arcia*
This book is amazing. It offers a lot of opportunities to help
students understand culture in Spanish speaking countries. Also,
there are lots of activities that promote inquiry and reflection
that involve whole processes rather than just vocabulary and
filling in the blanks. Students have to use their intellect and
prior knowledge to go beyond competing tasks, using real
information in a global context, making real life connections. It
comes with very well planned activities with a perfect balance
within the units, along with beautiful pictures. A true inspiration
to learn and teach Spanish.
*Mr Jesus Marquez*
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