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Title: Conventiculum Buffaloniense
Body: From http://www.classics.buffalo.edu/events/buffaloniense Conventiculum Buffaloniense Spoken Latin Workshop June 28-30, 2010 University at Buffalo, SUNY Participants will engage in immersive active-Latin activities that provide practice in important expressions for basic oral communication. Learn more and register at http://www.classics.buffalo.edu/events/buffaloniense
Source: University of Buffalo
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Title: Online Teaching Methods class from UT
Body: The University of Texas at Austin has just launched an online, video-based foreign language teaching methods course. The course is focusing on best practices for foreign language instruction at the high-school and college levels. The website features 12 interactive media-rich modules taught by instructors from UT Austin. Here is the address: http://tltc.la.utexas.edu/methods Ahmad, A. Arabic-L;PEDA:Online Teaching Methods class from UT. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 11 May 2010).
Source: Arabic-L
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Title: Teaching about Asia Residential Seminar
Body: This summer the East Asian Studies Center (EASC) at Indiana University will hold a weeklong National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) Teaching about Asia residential seminar in Bloomington, IN. The dates are from July 26 to July 31. Generously funded by the Freeman Foundation, the NCTA seminar is a no-cost professional development program for educators who are interested in learning about East Asian history and cultures. This one-week/30-hour seminar provides a broad overview of the history and cultures of China, Japan, and Korea and gives participants the opportunity to discuss classroom applications and resources. EASC will provide free University housing, parking, and most of the meals during the seminar. Benefits Those who complete the program will receive: * a solid foundation for teaching about East Asia; * texts and resources on East Asia ($200 value); * the option to purchase three graduate credits from Indiana University; * a certificate of participation; * a $300 grant to your school for the purchase of East Asian resources; and * a $500 personal stipend. Eligibility Educators from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Alabama, and Louisiana are eligible to apply. First priority is given to middle- and high-school teachers who are in the strongest positions to teach East Asia in their classes, but elementary educators may also apply. Highest priority is given to teachers of world geography, world history, world cultures, religion, economics, and language arts/literature. Media specialists, art teachers, world language teachers, guidance counselors, and Gifted and Talented teachers who are in a position to promote the sustained presence of Asia are also eligible to participate. In-service educators must be employed half-time or more in a K-12 public or private school to be eligible. Dates: July 26 - July 31, 2010 Location: Indiana University Bloomington Instructor: Scott O’Bryan, Ph.D. Associate Professor Departments of History and East Asian Languages and Cultures Indiana University Bloomington The application form is available online at http://www.iu.edu/~easc/outreach/educators/seminar/documents/2010SummerApplicationForm.pdf . The tentative syllabus is online at http://www.iub.edu/~easc/outreach/educators/seminar/documents/2010SummerNCTATentativeSyllabus.pdf . The application deadline is May 31, 2010 or until the seminar is full. For more details, see http://www.iu.edu/~easc/outreach/educators/seminar/index.shtml . Contact Matthew Davis at davismae@indiana.edu with questions. Robinson, D. FW: ~[iuncta] 2010 NCTA Teaching about Asia Summer Residential Seminar in Bloomington, IN (free housing, stipends and school grant available). Ohio Foreign Language Association listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 14 May 2010).
Source: OFLA
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Title: Scholarships Available for Yiddish Teachers Seminar
Body: Full Scholarships Available for Yiddish Teachers Seminar at Yiddish-speaking Summer Retreat Participate in lessons and pedagogical workshops at Yugntruf's Yiddish Vokh in Warwick, NY, at the Second Annual Yiddish Teachers Seminar, August 16 - 22, 2010. Scholarships will be awarded to 10-12 Yiddish teachers working at universities, Yiddish schools, and Yiddish clubs -- covering all costs for the entire week, including room and board, food, all texts, and materials. (Participants in last year's Seminar may reapply.) * Learn about pedagogical methods and materials while discussing the issues with your colleagues * Enrich your knowledge of Yiddish history, literature, and poetry in continuing-education courses * Enjoy a week in the beautiful Kutz Camp in upstate New York, including a wide variety of Yiddish activities and performances Sessions at the Seminar will be facilitated by: Dr. David Fishman (JTS), Dr. Kenneth Moss (Johns Hopkins University), and Dr. Sheva Zucker (Duke University). Email Yankl-Perets Blum at lererseminar@gmail.com to request an application or apply online at http://yugntruf.org/programs/yidish-vokh/seminar Application Deadline: June 15, 2010 [LCTL-T] Scholarships for Yiddish teachers. Deadline: June 15, 2010. Less Commonly Taught Language Teachers listserv (LCTL-T@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 19 May 2010).
Source: LCTL-T
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Title: Toyota International Secondary School Teacher Program in Galapagos Islands
Body: From http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=293600004 Applications Available for Toyota International Secondary School Teacher Program in Galapagos Islands The Toyota International Teacher Program offers fully funded, professional development opportunities abroad for U.S. educators. The program aims to advance environmental stewardship and global connectedness in U.S. schools and communities through creative, interdisciplinary, and solution-based teaching methods. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and the Institute of International Education have announced the dates for the 2010 Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands. The program will take place November 20 to December 4, 2010. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, employed full time as a secondary school classroom teacher or teacher-librarian (grades six to twelve), teach in one of the fifty states or the District of Columbia, and have at least three years of full-time teaching experience (by the program start date). Educators of all subjects and school types are encouraged to apply. All expenses specific to the program will be covered. This includes costs of program materials, transportation, meals, and lodging. Each participant's school will also be issued a $500 stipend to help defray the costs of participation during the school year. Deadline: June 25, 2010 Learn more and apply at http://www.toyota4education.com
Source: Philanthropy News Digest
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Title: Jobs: Research Faculty, University of Maryland
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/21/21-2276.html The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL) is seeking to expand its research team in Second Language Acquisition (SLA). CASL invites applications for three Research Faculty positions in its interdisciplinary research program on foreign/second language acquisition, maintenance, and assessment. Read the full job posting at http://linguistlist.org/issues/21/21-2276.html
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Jobs: Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion Teachers, Richfield, Minnesota
Body: Richfield Dual Language School (RDLS) is the first-ever suburban two-way immersion school in the history of Minnesota and is looking for talented educators to join a strong staff! This public, elementary magnet of the Richfield Public Schools is now hiring elementary Spanish dual immersion teachers for grades K-3 for the fall of 2010. Come join the dynamic, talented staff of this distinctive young program now in it's 3rd year. An additional grade level will be added each year for the next three years culminating in a K-5 school-wide elementary immersion program. FEATURES INCLUDE: * A strong focus on educational equity and excellence * Experienced, highly credentialed immersion staff * Highly collaborative environment with significant parental involvement * Varied professional learning offerings focused on urban learners * Emphasis on immersion-specific, job embedded professional development REQUIREMENTS: * Elementary education teaching licensure * Native or native-like proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken) * Strong proficiency in English PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience working in immersion education or bilingual education settings * Demonstrated experience working in highly collaborative settings focused on promoting high student achievement in culturally/linguistically diverse populations ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION ON THE RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT WEBSITE AT: www.richfield.k12.mn.us under the Employment tab. Any questions can be directed to assistant principal Luis Versalles at: (612) 798-7601. Versalles, L. [LIM-A] NOW HIRING: Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion Teachers, Richfield, Minnesota. Language Immersion in the Americas discussion list (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 19 May 2010).
Source: LIM-A
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Title: Job: Psychometrician – Center for Applied Linguistics
Body: The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is recruiting for an experienced psychometrician to work as a member of various multi-disciplinary teams to create and maintain large datasets; conduct psychometric and statistical analyses on data from a variety of language assessments and other instruments; and conduct research on psychometric issues related to language testing. View the full job posting at http://www.cal.org/about/jobs/psychometrician-05-2010.html
Source: CAL
Inputdate: 2010-05-23 09:41:56
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Title: Part-Time Job: Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership
Body: The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) has an opening for a part-time Assistant in the Grassroots Exchange & Education Program. This program promotes collaboration and exchange between the United States and Japan at the grassroots level and education about Japan at the K-12 level in the United States. The Assistant will report to the Program Director and will support grant-making efforts, as well as the coordination of program and in-house events. Download the job description from http://www.jfny.org/userfiles/file/GEE_Assistant_Announcement(1).pdf
Source: Japan Foundation
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Title: Foreign Language Classes Face Cuts
Body: From http://www.suntimes.com/news/maxedout/2262994,CST-NWS-cuts12.article Foreign language classes face cuts CPS | 27 schools would lose out to save $3.5 mil. BY ROSALIND ROSSI May 12, 2010 Elementary-age kids would no longer have a chance to learn a foreign language at their neighborhood public school under a decision to dump "world languages" to save $3.5 million, Chicago Public School officials revealed Tuesday. The move to ax languages such as Spanish, Japanese, French, Italian and Latin affects 25 neighborhood elementary schools that offer magnet programs in "world languages,'' as well as Juarez and Roosevelt high schools, officials said. Read the full article at http://www.suntimes.com/news/maxedout/2262994,CST-NWS-cuts12.article
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
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