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Title: Open Letter Criticizes Substituting Computer Science for World Language Study
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In this open letter to policy makers, 2013 ACTFL Teacher of the Year Noah Geisel urges policymakers not to substitute computer coding for world language study. He notes that Code.org, "the national organization dedicated to providing young people with access to Computer Science," also opposes such moves.
The is shared "cc-by" so that it can be used by others for advocacy.
Access the full letter at https://medium.com/@SenorG/substituting-computer-science-for-world-languages-is-bad-policy-bae3139c0d31
Source: Medium
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Title: North Dakota Offers Seal of Biliteracy
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From https://www.nd.gov/dpi/uploads/1618/MemoNDSB21519.pdf
From the NDDPI press release:
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) is proud to announce the implementation of the North Dakota Seal of Biliteracy (NDSB) award program. The NDSB is an award presented to graduating students who have demonstrated proficiency in a language in addition to English.
North Dakota joins more than half of the nation in awarding a Seal of Biliteracy. The NDSB is established to recognize students and provide an identifier of this accomplishment for employers and post-secondary institutions. The NDSB serves to inspire the implementation of biliteracy programs and pathways of language development in districts across the state and help districts demonstrate value in diversity/culture.
For more information about North Dakota's Seal of Biliteracy, go to https://www.nd.gov/dpi/SchoolStaff/IME/sealofbiliteracy/
Source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
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Title: Teach Kids Chinese: Podcast, Blog, and Resources
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From http://www.teachkidschinese.com
The Teach Kids Chinese website is dedicated to ideas and resources for children learning Chinese, especially in the home. The site includes a podcast, a blog, free worksheets, and links to other resources for teaching and learning Chinese.
Explore this site at http://www.teachkidschinese.com
Source: Teach Kids Chinese
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Title: Meduza: Russian News Outlet in Russian and English
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From the SEELANGS listserv:
I am writing to spread the word that Meduza in English (meduza.io/en), the international arm of the independent Russian-language news outlet Meduza (meduza.io), has been expanding to include a broader range of cultural coverage. We hope that our stories on literature and the arts in the Russian-speaking world will be useful to you and your students. Like our daily newsletter and much of our news coverage, many of our updates on cultural events are exclusive to the English-language site and do not appear in Russian.
This morning, for example, an excerpt from Lisa Hayden's new English translation of Guzel Yakhina's debut novel, Zuleikha otkryvaet glaza, became available on our site: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2019/02/26/a-tale-of-resilience-and-love.
We also recently published a directory of forthcoming English-language books related to the Russian-speaking world: https://meduza.io/en/slides/2019-s-top-russia-related-books.
Two examples of recent original stories on film and the visual arts are available here:
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2019/01/18/rare-immersive-exhibition-of-christian-wooden-sculpture-opens-in-st-petersburg-s-manege
https://meduza.io/en/news/2019/01/15/critics-name-the-best-of-russian-film-in-2018-white-elephant-awards-as-serebrennikov-trial-continues
The bread and butter of our coverage still lies in translating the most interesting material that appears in Russian on meduza.io, and we hope having those pieces available in both languages will be helpful for Russian learners.
If you have any thoughts on how Meduza in English can better serve your students and colleagues, I would love to hear them. Please feel free to share any feedback or pitches for new stories off-list by writing to hilah@meduza.io.
All the best,
Hilah
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Hilah Kohen
News Editor
Meduza in English
Kohen, H. Cultural news on Meduza in English. SEELANGS listserv (SEELANGS@LISTSERV.UA.EDU, 26 Feb 2019).
Source: SEELANGS
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Title: 22nd Annual Chicago European Union Film Festival
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From https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/ceuff/2019/overview
From March 8 through April 4, the Gene Siskel Film Center brings the creative diversity and excitement of Europe to Chicago, with the 22nd Annual Chicago European Union Film Festival. This largest festival in North America exclusively showcasing films originating in the European Union brings the vibrant cultures of Europe to the comfort of your theater seat, with 60 Chicago premieres representing all 28 EU nations.
See the schedule of showings at https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/ceuff/2019/festivalfilms
Source: Gene Siskel Film Center
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Title: Scholarships for Summer Study in Germany
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From the AATG-L listserv:
High school students interested in going to Germany this summer can take advantage of these scholarship opportunities for the AATG German Summer Study Program.
Need-based Scholarships. Scholarships of up to 25% of the program cost are available to students whose financial need merits such support. https://www.aatg.org/page/SummerStScholarships
Szombathy-Toth Scholarship. This full need-based scholarship is available to an African American, Native American, Hispanic, or other minority student of German. https://www.aatg.org/page/SummerStScholarships
And don't miss the Early bird Deadline! Students who register and pay in full for the German Summer Study Program by March 1 save $295 off total program costs! https://www.aatg.org/page/SummerStudy
Looking to go to Germany yourself? AATG is looking for qualified, experienced members to serve as chaperones. Deadline is March 1. https://www.aatg.org/page/SummerStudyTeachers
April Ann Hemphill
Director of Programs
American Association of Teachers of German
april@aatg.org
www.aatg.org
Hemphill, A. Scholarships for Summer in Germany, Early bird discount, Chaperone application. AATG-L listserv (aatg@list.iupui.edu, 25 Feb 2019).
Source: AATG-L
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Title: “Finish my Sentence” Game
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From https://frenchteachernet.blogspot.com/
In this article, read about a French teacher’s experience using a game called “finish ma phrase” which worked really well. It is a simple and low prep game which can get students to work in groups and engage more.
To read the article, visit https://frenchteachernet.blogspot.com/2019/02/finish-my-sentence-game.html
Source: Language Teacher Toolkit
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Title: Listening Guide for Radio Ambulante Episode
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We've noted the Radio Ambulante podcast before in InterCom (https://caslsintercom.uoregon.edu/content/22163). Here, from the CEAUTHRES blog, is a listening guide along with other recommended resources to accompany a recent episode, Éxodo, about Venezuela: http://www.ceauthres.com/2019/02/radio-ambulante-listening-guide-exodo.html
Source: CEAUTHRES
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Title: Article: Error Correction in the ELT Classroom
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From https://breakoutenglish.com
Here is a detailed article about error correction, including a variety of research and recommendations along with suggestions for error correction techniques: https://breakoutenglish.com/blog/error-correction/
Source: Breakout English
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Title: Reflection for Dual Language Instructors
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From https://www.languagemagazine.com/2019/01/16/a-time-for-reflection/
A Time for Reflection
by Ingrid T. Colón
January 16, 2019
Historically, in the U.S., deficit perspectives about linguistically diverse students have dominated the conversation. Fortunately, the rise of dual-language (DL) programs is helping to reframe the dominant narrative. These programs center on helping students become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent. Because of these goals, DL teachers must not only know about strategies and practices that promote bilingualism and biliteracy but also how to think about their own perspectives and teaching practices that will influence the way they prepare students for success in a global economy and society.
A new article published online in the Revista de Sociología de la Educación explores the importance of DL teacher preparation and professional development to explicitly address self-examination—the process of reflecting on one’s own actions and motivations—in shaping the curriculum and instructional processes. In this article, Dr. Cristina Alfaro and Dr. Ana Hernández describe the role of the four tenets for self-examination—ideology, pedagogy, access, and equity (IPAE)—and what they mean for DL teachers. Moreover, the authors have developed a guide with questions on the four tenets of self-examination.
Read the full discussion of the article at https://www.languagemagazine.com/2019/01/16/a-time-for-reflection/
Source: Language Magazine
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