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From https://carla.umn.edu/institutes/2019/ll_puzzles_tools.html

 

Exploring Learner Language: Puzzles and Tools in the Classroom

July 15–19, 2019

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

 

After a quick review of theories of second language acquisition, teachers apply their insights to their own classrooms by learning how to set up engaging puzzle-solving activities that stimulate growth in learner language. Participants will be able to do the following by the end the week:

 

• Understand seminal research findings on students’ second language acquisition and learner language use;

• Create and use unrehearsed interactive oral activities to create contexts where learner language can develop;

• Identify possible causes of error in learner language;

• Analyze learner language in terms of its accuracy, fluency, and complexity; and

• Create interactive group activities requiring critical thinking about academic content to help students increase the complexity of their learner language.

 

Presenters: Elaine Tarone and LeeAnne Godfrey with guest Gwen Barnes-Karol

 

Find out more about Exploring Learner Language: https://carla.umn.edu/institutes/2019/ll_puzzles_tools.html

Register by the Early Bird Deadline: April 26, 2019

 

2019 CARLA Summer Institute program

 

The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) at the University of Minnesota, provides high-quality professional development opportunities for language teachers through its annual summer institute program. Now in its 24th year, the program offers thirteen institutes on a wide range of topics that are all designed to link research and theory with practical applications for the classroom.

 

Check out the full line-up of 2019 CARLA summer institutes:

 

• Transitioning to Teaching Language Online (TTLO) (online course) • June 20–July 10, 2019

• Using the Web for Communicative Language Learning (online course) • June 27–July 31, 2019

• Language and Culture in Sync: Teaching Linguistic Politeness and Intercultural Awareness (online course) • July 15–August 2, 2019

• Character Literacy Acquisition in Mandarin Immersion Classrooms • June 17–19, 2019

• Developing Assessments for the Second Language Classroom • July 15-19, 2019

• Exploring Learner Language: Puzzles and tools in the Classroom • July 15-19, 2019

• Creativity in the Language Classroom • July 15-19, 2019

• Using Technology in Second Language Teaching • July 22–26, 2019

• Exploring Project-Based Language Learning • July 22–26, 2019

• Using Authentic Materials to Develop Foreign Language Literacies • July 22–26, 2019

• Culture as the Core in the Second Language Classroom • July 29–August 2, 2019

• Teaching World Languages and Cultures in Elementary Settings • July 29–August 2, 2019

• Teaching Heritage Languages and Learners • July 29–August 2, 2019

 

Find out more about the 2019 CARLA summer institute program: http://carla.umn.edu/institutes/index.html

 

Note: The early bird registration deadline is April 26!