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Language Pedagogy for the Contemporary Classroom
August 1-11, 2016
University of Chicago

This intensive, two-week workshop is an opportunity for current and aspiring language teachers to explore and revisit theories and methods of contemporary second language instruction and their practical application in today’s classroom environment.

Participants will spend the first week examining and discussing current developments in language pedagogy as well as analyzing materials in their respective instructional languages. During the second week, the focus will shift to creating and refining materials and activities for classroom use, including micro-teaching along with group and partner work. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Topics include:
•    Analysis of methods and approaches
•    Proficiency assessment and test design
•    Backward design to meet goals in all skills
•    Choosing and implementing hybrid instruction
•    Pedagogically-driven use of technology
•    Integration of vocabulary and grammar instruction and practice
•    Goal-oriented syllabus design and lesson planning
•    Multi-literacy approaches to reading and listening
•    Process writing at all language levels

For full details go to https://clc.regfox.com/languagepedagogy