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Title: Teaching Assistantships Available for Students Interested in PhD in Second Language Acquisition
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-3674.html The PhD program in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Iowa solicits applications for 4 positions beginning fall 2010 for graduate students interested in obtaining a PhD in SLA with focus on Linguistics, Language Program Direction, or Technology/CALL. Students interested in the PhD must have completed the MA in an appropriate field (e.g., Linguistics, Foreign Language Education). Admission is for the fall semester and students are admitted on a full-time basis only. The PhD in SLA offered by this interdisciplinary program focuses on languages other than English. Learn more at http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-3674.html
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Title: Teaching Assistantships Available for Students Interested in PhD in Second Language Acquisition
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-3674.html The PhD program in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Iowa solicits applications for 4 positions beginning fall 2010 for graduate students interested in obtaining a PhD in SLA with focus on Linguistics, Language Program Direction, or Technology/CALL. Students interested in the PhD must have completed the MA in an appropriate field (e.g., Linguistics, Foreign Language Education). Admission is for the fall semester and students are admitted on a full-time basis only. The PhD in SLA offered by this interdisciplinary program focuses on languages other than English. Learn more at http://linguistlist.org/issues/20/20-3674.html
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Title: Project Opportunity: Children's Foreign Language Curriculum Consultant
Body: San Francisco-based Lango, which currently offers foreign language* classes for over 1,000 children ages 18 month-9 years in fifteen states, is seeking an experienced curriculum expert to evaluate Lango’s current curricular offerings and provide specific recommendations for future development, with the possibility of full curriculum development opportunities in the future. The consultant will work on a project basis for 3-5 weeks. Responsibilities: · Conduct a full review of Lango’s current curriculum and instructional approach, including reading all lesson plans and other documents and observing Lango classes, interviewing current Lango staff, teachers, students and students’ parents. · Drawing on this review and the consultant’s own expertise, make specific recommendations for improvement and enhancement of current approach and curriculum and for future curricular development. · Present these findings to senior staff from Lango and its parent company, Intrax Cultural Exchange. · Possible: Develop new curriculum for Lango. Qualifications: · Extensive academic background in foreign language instruction, preferably to young children · Experience teaching new languages to children · Curriculum-writing experience is preferable · Creative, flexible and hard-working · B.A. is required; advanced degree in early childhood education, Spanish, French or Mandarin or other relevant subject area is preferred. Project Scope and Compensation: Estimated project completion time is 20-25 hours. Compensation will be project-based, accounting for consultant’s relevant experience, with payment made at key milestones. Compensation will include a bonus for timely and high-quality work. For more information about Lango, please visit their website at: www.langokids.com. Please send cover letter explaining interest and background, plus resume. No phone calls, please. Please submit to: info@langokids.com
Source: Improving Early Language Programs
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Title: Project Opportunity: Children's Foreign Language Curriculum Consultant
Body: San Francisco-based Lango, which currently offers foreign language* classes for over 1,000 children ages 18 month-9 years in fifteen states, is seeking an experienced curriculum expert to evaluate Lango’s current curricular offerings and provide specific recommendations for future development, with the possibility of full curriculum development opportunities in the future. The consultant will work on a project basis for 3-5 weeks. Responsibilities: · Conduct a full review of Lango’s current curriculum and instructional approach, including reading all lesson plans and other documents and observing Lango classes, interviewing current Lango staff, teachers, students and students’ parents. · Drawing on this review and the consultant’s own expertise, make specific recommendations for improvement and enhancement of current approach and curriculum and for future curricular development. · Present these findings to senior staff from Lango and its parent company, Intrax Cultural Exchange. · Possible: Develop new curriculum for Lango. Qualifications: · Extensive academic background in foreign language instruction, preferably to young children · Experience teaching new languages to children · Curriculum-writing experience is preferable · Creative, flexible and hard-working · B.A. is required; advanced degree in early childhood education, Spanish, French or Mandarin or other relevant subject area is preferred. Project Scope and Compensation: Estimated project completion time is 20-25 hours. Compensation will be project-based, accounting for consultant’s relevant experience, with payment made at key milestones. Compensation will include a bonus for timely and high-quality work. For more information about Lango, please visit their website at: www.langokids.com. Please send cover letter explaining interest and background, plus resume. No phone calls, please. Please submit to: info@langokids.com
Source: Improving Early Language Programs
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Title: Job: Test Development Specialist
Body: Test Development Specialist Division/Program: Language Testing Division Staff Classification: Research/Program Assistant II Hours per week: Full time (35) Salary: $38,219 to $48,000 depending upon qualifications Position Available: Immediately DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Assist with research and test development for WIDA® MODEL™, a large-scale English language proficiency assessment for grades 6-12 English language learners. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Review grades 6-12 text and graphics for content accuracy and grade-level appropriateness according to test specifications: *Revise test items according to feedback from others *Prepare and maintain a variety of files and records (research summary reports, bibliographies, etc.) in support of research efforts *Assist in the coordination of cognitive labs and the logistics of a large scale field test *Conduct cognitive labs and pilot testing of the assessment *Write graphics descriptions, request graphics, request graphics revisions *Review, edit, proof, and prepare test forms and ancillary materials *Perform key checks *Recruit participants for various meetings as well as for field testing * Other tasks as assigned NOTE: Limited travel is required QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum B. A./B. S. degree in Linguistics, Education, or related discipline. Master's (in ESOL, Teaching or Reading) preferred. Experience: Successful candidate will have 3 or more years of experience working with English language learners (ELLs) in grades 6-12. Teaching experience in the areas of reading, assessment, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. A commitment to improving education, particularly for ELLs, is essential. Ability to prioritize work, give attention to detail while meeting deadlines, and strong written and oral communication skills are essential. CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line. The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States. IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS 4646 40th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20016-1859 ATTN: Recruitment 09-12 Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 09-12, by November 6, 2009
Source: CAL
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Title: Job: Test Development Specialist
Body: Test Development Specialist Division/Program: Language Testing Division Staff Classification: Research/Program Assistant II Hours per week: Full time (35) Salary: $38,219 to $48,000 depending upon qualifications Position Available: Immediately DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Assist with research and test development for WIDA® MODEL™, a large-scale English language proficiency assessment for grades 6-12 English language learners. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Review grades 6-12 text and graphics for content accuracy and grade-level appropriateness according to test specifications: *Revise test items according to feedback from others *Prepare and maintain a variety of files and records (research summary reports, bibliographies, etc.) in support of research efforts *Assist in the coordination of cognitive labs and the logistics of a large scale field test *Conduct cognitive labs and pilot testing of the assessment *Write graphics descriptions, request graphics, request graphics revisions *Review, edit, proof, and prepare test forms and ancillary materials *Perform key checks *Recruit participants for various meetings as well as for field testing * Other tasks as assigned NOTE: Limited travel is required QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Minimum B. A./B. S. degree in Linguistics, Education, or related discipline. Master's (in ESOL, Teaching or Reading) preferred. Experience: Successful candidate will have 3 or more years of experience working with English language learners (ELLs) in grades 6-12. Teaching experience in the areas of reading, assessment, literacy and/or content area instruction is desirable. A commitment to improving education, particularly for ELLs, is essential. Ability to prioritize work, give attention to detail while meeting deadlines, and strong written and oral communication skills are essential. CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line. The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States. IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS 4646 40th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20016-1859 ATTN: Recruitment 09-12 Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: 09-12, by November 6, 2009
Source: CAL
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Title: Ohio ASL Job Postings
Body: From http://ohioaslta.cfsites.org A listing of job openings is maintained by the Ohio American Sign Language Teachers Association at http://ohioaslta.cfsites.org/custom.php?pageid=14017
Source: OASLTA
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Title: Ohio ASL Job Postings
Body: From http://ohioaslta.cfsites.org A listing of job openings is maintained by the Ohio American Sign Language Teachers Association at http://ohioaslta.cfsites.org/custom.php?pageid=14017
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Title: ASL Teacher Training Programs
Body: From http://www.faslta.org A list of ASL teacher training programs in the United States is available at http://www.faslta.org/TeacherTraining.html .
Source: Florida American Sign Language Teachers Association
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Title: ASL Teacher Training Programs
Body: From http://www.faslta.org A list of ASL teacher training programs in the United States is available at http://www.faslta.org/TeacherTraining.html .
Source: Florida American Sign Language Teachers Association
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Title: Berlin Wall Resources
Body: Here are some resources dealing with the Berlin Wall: --- The website http://www.herzlichen-glueckwunsch-deutschland.de/ has a whole downloadable packet about German history since 1949. This webpage has other stuff on it as well, but to find the teacher stuff, you will need to click in the right corner of the webpage. The historical stuff for teachers explains important dates, people and events concisely. There are worksheets, etc. included in the whole thing. Philipp, D. [AATG-L] website with materials on Fall of the Wall. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 10 Oct 2009). --- Here are two more interesting links related to the Berlin Wall: 1) The National Security Archive has a new page dedicated to the events of 20 years ago, with a number of interesting documents: http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB290/index.htm 2) The Wofford College Library has also prepared this wonderful site on the Berlin Wall: http://libguides.wofford.edu/berlinwall Haring, C. [AATG-L] More Berlin Wall Links. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 12 Oct 2009). --- A 1962 documentary is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nch5MbnvTqY&feature=related Two others are at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwOfphFsUwM and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSwmBacyIP4&feature=related A YouTube channel, Escape from GDR, has many more videos: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=escape+from+gdr&search_type=&aq=f --- The Wall Project will build a wall dividing Los Angeles for one day to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn more about it at http://www.wallproject.org or at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__PR/GKs/LOSA/2009/10/16__Wall__Unveiling.html --- Information about events in the Boston area is available at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__events/GKs/BOST/BOST__Events.html --- An interactive website about the wall is available at http://www.newseum.org/berlinwall
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Title: Berlin Wall Resources
Body: Here are some resources dealing with the Berlin Wall: --- The website http://www.herzlichen-glueckwunsch-deutschland.de/ has a whole downloadable packet about German history since 1949. This webpage has other stuff on it as well, but to find the teacher stuff, you will need to click in the right corner of the webpage. The historical stuff for teachers explains important dates, people and events concisely. There are worksheets, etc. included in the whole thing. Philipp, D. [AATG-L] website with materials on Fall of the Wall. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 10 Oct 2009). --- Here are two more interesting links related to the Berlin Wall: 1) The National Security Archive has a new page dedicated to the events of 20 years ago, with a number of interesting documents: http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB290/index.htm 2) The Wofford College Library has also prepared this wonderful site on the Berlin Wall: http://libguides.wofford.edu/berlinwall Haring, C. [AATG-L] More Berlin Wall Links. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 12 Oct 2009). --- A 1962 documentary is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nch5MbnvTqY&feature=related Two others are at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwOfphFsUwM and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSwmBacyIP4&feature=related A YouTube channel, Escape from GDR, has many more videos: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=escape+from+gdr&search_type=&aq=f --- The Wall Project will build a wall dividing Los Angeles for one day to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn more about it at http://www.wallproject.org or at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__PR/GKs/LOSA/2009/10/16__Wall__Unveiling.html --- Information about events in the Boston area is available at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__events/GKs/BOST/BOST__Events.html --- An interactive website about the wall is available at http://www.newseum.org/berlinwall
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Title: Editorial: Learning from Year of Latin Lasted a Lifetime
Body: From http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09301/1008771-294.stm Storytelling: Learning from year of Latin lasted a lifetime By Leon W. McCray October 28, 2009 Miss Rogers' Latin class opened up a whole new constellation of grammatical concepts, wherein each element was clearly shown to serve an important function in proper sentence structure. Gender, person, noun declensions, verb conjugations, active and passive voice, indicative and subjunctive mood -- they all provided indispensable keys to correct translation. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09301/1008771-294.stm#ixzz0VeuJOtT4
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Title: Editorial: Learning from Year of Latin Lasted a Lifetime
Body: From http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09301/1008771-294.stm Storytelling: Learning from year of Latin lasted a lifetime By Leon W. McCray October 28, 2009 Miss Rogers' Latin class opened up a whole new constellation of grammatical concepts, wherein each element was clearly shown to serve an important function in proper sentence structure. Gender, person, noun declensions, verb conjugations, active and passive voice, indicative and subjunctive mood -- they all provided indispensable keys to correct translation. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09301/1008771-294.stm#ixzz0VeuJOtT4
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Title: Faux Amis: French English False Cognates
Body: From http://french.about.com This alphabetical list includes hundreds of French-English false cognates, with explanations of what each word means and how it can be correctly translated into the other language. Access it at http://french.about.com/od/vocabulary/a/fauxamis.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Faux Amis: French English False Cognates
Body: From http://french.about.com This alphabetical list includes hundreds of French-English false cognates, with explanations of what each word means and how it can be correctly translated into the other language. Access it at http://french.about.com/od/vocabulary/a/fauxamis.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Virtual Visit to Lascaux
Body: An amazing virtual visit the Lascaux cave is available at this website: http://www.lascaux.culture.fr/#/en/00.xml Read a review of the new website at http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/10/10/incredible-new-site-on-cave-of-lascaux
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Title: Virtual Visit to Lascaux
Body: An amazing virtual visit the Lascaux cave is available at this website: http://www.lascaux.culture.fr/#/en/00.xml Read a review of the new website at http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/10/10/incredible-new-site-on-cave-of-lascaux
Source: Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication, France
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Title: Jeux D’Ecole: Printable French Activities
Body: From http://jeuxdecole.wifeo.com/index.php Printable French Activities at the Jeux D’Ecole website include color-by-numbers, dominoes, lotto, and more. Individual activities focus mostly on French grammar and on math. Available at http://jeuxdecole.wifeo.com/index.php
Source: Jeux D’Ecole
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Title: Jeux D’Ecole: Printable French Activities
Body: From http://jeuxdecole.wifeo.com/index.php Printable French Activities at the Jeux D’Ecole website include color-by-numbers, dominoes, lotto, and more. Individual activities focus mostly on French grammar and on math. Available at http://jeuxdecole.wifeo.com/index.php
Source: Jeux D’Ecole
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