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From http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/educator-programs/startalk-teacher-programs

Second Language and Immersion Methodologies for STARTALK ARABIC/PORTUGUESE/RUSSIAN TEACHERS Grades K- 16
Dates: June 22 - July 5, 2014
Location: Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota

Second Language and Immersion Methodologies for STARTALK Teachers is a 14-day residential program designed for a total of 16 K-16 teachers of three languages (six each in Arabic and Russian, and four in Portuguese), the participants enhance their understanding of best practices in teaching language through classroom-based discussion and active participation in language-learning groups and activities at Concordia Language Villages. Class discussions focus on immersion methodology and current research on second language acquisition. Through assigned readings and presentations, participants increase their understanding of current theoretical bases for second language acquisition, instruction, and assessment. The immersion model of instruction observed at the Villages is compared to second language instructional principles and helps participants define their personal instructional philosophy. Participants create lesson and unit plans that reflect experiences at the Villages and are based on the World-Readiness Standards.

For full details go to http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/adult-programs/educator-programs/startalk-teacher-programs