NBPTS EAYA World Languages case studies
NBPTS EAYA World Languages · Put your knowledge to work in context.
National Board Certification in World Languages for the Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood (EAYA) age band is a voluntary, performance-based credential for teachers of languages other than English working with students roughly ages 11 through 18. It is offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and is designed to recognize accomplished practice rather than to license entry into the field. The NBPTS EAYA World Languages case studies are 5 cases and about 3,695 words.
1One Writing Prompt, Many Spanishes
At Ridgeview High School, Spanish II meets in a 52-minute period with 29 students. Six are heritage speakers of Spanish; one arrived from Honduras 14 months ago, speaks fluently, and reads Spanish at about a third-grade level after two years of interrupted schooling.
834 words, about 4 min2Pair Work That Stalls into English
In Japanese II at Northgate High, 26 students meet daily for 45 minutes. The teacher set up a paired interview: students ask a partner about last weekend and report one detail to the class.
775 words, about 4 min3Reading Satire and a Truncated Chart in German
German IV at Lakeshore High has 24 students in a 50-minute period. The teacher used a four-minute satirical clip from a public broadcaster about a company's 'Veggie Day' and a short infographic showing meat consumption rising from 58 to 63 kilograms per person.
709 words, about 4 min4The Polished Vlog and the Grammar-Heavy Rubric
French III at Cedar Park has 28 students. The presentational assessment is a 90-second vlog: students write a script, record it, and upload it.
681 words, about 3 min5A Common Test That Does Not Test Proficiency
In a district with seven world language teachers and five sections per level, the midyear common assessment is built from textbook test-bank items: 40 multiple-choice vocabulary questions, 30 fill-in grammar items, and one five-sentence writing prompt. Results show 41% of students below 'proficient.' The pacing guide lists nine units for the year, and teachers are on different units.
696 words, about 3 min