Title: Yale OER Repository of Language Teaching and Learning Modules
Creator: Angela Lee-Smith (Senior Lector II of Korean), Mansi Bajaj (Lector of Hindi), Ninghui Liang (Senior Lector II of Chinese), Peisong Xu (Senior Lector II of Chinese), and Sarab Alani (Senior Lector of Arabic)
Languages: Korean, Hindi, Chinese, Arabic, but modules can be adapted to any language
Summary: five comprehensive modules centered on crucial themes such as heritage identity and culture. Designed for heritage language (HL) learners at intermediate to advanced levels in secondary and higher education, these modules provide language-specific examples but are adaptable across various languages. They integrate principles of universal design for learning (UDL) to enhance communication skills, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. HL teachers can effortlessly adapt and implement these modules in their educational settings. Each module also incorporates AI technology to improve teaching efficiency.
Acknowledgements
This project was created during the Center for Language Study’s Instructional Innovation Workshop.