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| Title | Excellence in Language Instruction: Conversations with the Experts |
| Body | From http://www.bankstreet.edu/gs/dls_home.html Language Series Excellence in Language Instruction: Conversations with the Experts The Language Series is devoted to facilitating an in-depth discussion of second language teaching principles, assessment, and methodology in mainstream, ESL, and Dual Language classrooms, as well as issues of language development and literacy. The ultimate goals of the Language Series are: * to promote an in-depth discussion about language learning principles and methodology, with a focus on classroom applications; * to support the professional growth of Dual Language, ESL, and mainstream educators; and * to foster the exchange of ideas and to provide opportunities for networking among teachers and leaders across schools. The Language Series has compiled a downloadable Bibliography of Resources for second language instruction. The 2006 Language Series: Oral Language: The Foundation for Literacy Development Mastery of literacy skills begins with strong receptive and expressive oral language abilities. During the series, the presenters will focus on concrete ways of supporting the oral language development of first and second language speakers in all kinds of settings by creating opportunities for oral communication that engage students in meaningful reading and writing experiences. Speakers for Winter 2006 will include: * Helena Curtain Author of Language and Children: Making the Match (2004) * Nancy Cloud, Rhode Island College Author of Dual Language Instruction: A Handbook for Enriched Education (2000) * Nina Jaffe, Bank Street College Award-winning author of Patakin: World Tales of Drums and Drummers (2001) The Series will take place on three Saturdays - January 28, February 11, and March 11 - in Winter 2006, from 9:00 to 1:00 pm at Bank Street College. The registration fee for the series is $130. Please direct inquiries to Maritza Parchment, 212-875-4461. Coordinator of the series: Dr. Luisa Costa Garro Bank Street College 610 West 112th Street New York, NY 10025 For more information, visit http://www.bankstreet.edu/gs/dls_home.html . |
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| Inputdate | 2005-12-09 19:30:00 |
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