Authentic Resource Guidance

The NYS Learning Standards for World Languages intentionally highlight the use of authentic resources. This can be seen in the wording of Standard 1, Interpretive Communication:  "Learners understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard, read, received, or viewed on a variety of topics, using a range of diverse texts, including authentic resources."

The Office of Bilingual Education and World Language (OBEWL) has developed an information sheet intended to support NYS world language teachers in understanding the importance and purposes of authentic resources in standards-based world language learning and to answer commonly asked questions about finding and planning with authentic resources.  Click here to access the Authentic Resources Information Sheet.

Click here to access the authentic resource collections for world languages (Wakelet).