Contents
Displaying 14541-14550 of 28843 results.
Contentid:
14789
Content Type: 1
Title: Job: Program Director, Center for Lao Studies
Body: Founded in 2006, the mission of the Center for Lao Studies is to advance knowledge and engagement in the field of Lao Studies through research, education and information sharing. The Program Director is a key staff member of the Center for Lao Studies (CLS). Reporting to the Executive Director, he/she provides planning and program leadership in all areas of the Center for Lao Studies. The Program Director is responsible for program management, development, recruitment strategies, promotion, outreach, fundraising, and assessment and evaluation. CLS’s programs includes: Lao Oral History Archive, Summer Study Abroad in Laos, Publications, Journal of Lao Studies, and the International Conference on Lao Studies. This position is based in San Francisco. Application deadline: August 20, 2012. See the full job announcement at http://www.laostudies.org/about-cls/job-announcements
Source: Center for Lao Studies
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:00:54
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:00:54
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: Job: Program Director, Center for Lao Studies
Body: Founded in 2006, the mission of the Center for Lao Studies is to advance knowledge and engagement in the field of Lao Studies through research, education and information sharing. The Program Director is a key staff member of the Center for Lao Studies (CLS). Reporting to the Executive Director, he/she provides planning and program leadership in all areas of the Center for Lao Studies. The Program Director is responsible for program management, development, recruitment strategies, promotion, outreach, fundraising, and assessment and evaluation. CLS’s programs includes: Lao Oral History Archive, Summer Study Abroad in Laos, Publications, Journal of Lao Studies, and the International Conference on Lao Studies. This position is based in San Francisco. Application deadline: August 20, 2012. See the full job announcement at http://www.laostudies.org/about-cls/job-announcements
Source: Center for Lao Studies
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:00:54
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:00:54
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14790
Content Type: 1
Title: U.S. Will Make Broader Global Skills for College Students a New Priority
Body: From http://chronicle.com/article/US-Will-Make-Broader-Global/133435 U.S. Will Make Broader Global Skills for College Students a New Priority By Karin Fischer August 7, 2012 The U.S. Department of Education wants to ensure that more American students have the skills to compete in a global workplace, and not just build up "deep, deep expertise" among a smaller group of graduates in foreign languages or cultures, the agency's top official for international education says. In a recent interview with The Chronicle, Maureen McLaughlin, the department's director of international affairs, said it was trying to be more deliberate and intentional in its international efforts. "We didn't previously have a strategic framework for the things we would engage in and those that we weren't going to internationally," said Ms. McLaughlin, who has led an internal working group to develop a global plan. "We believe in a deliberative, sustainable, strategic approach to international engagement," she said. Read the full article at http://chronicle.com/article/US-Will-Make-Broader-Global/133435
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:01:55
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:01:55
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: U.S. Will Make Broader Global Skills for College Students a New Priority
Body: From http://chronicle.com/article/US-Will-Make-Broader-Global/133435 U.S. Will Make Broader Global Skills for College Students a New Priority By Karin Fischer August 7, 2012 The U.S. Department of Education wants to ensure that more American students have the skills to compete in a global workplace, and not just build up "deep, deep expertise" among a smaller group of graduates in foreign languages or cultures, the agency's top official for international education says. In a recent interview with The Chronicle, Maureen McLaughlin, the department's director of international affairs, said it was trying to be more deliberate and intentional in its international efforts. "We didn't previously have a strategic framework for the things we would engage in and those that we weren't going to internationally," said Ms. McLaughlin, who has led an internal working group to develop a global plan. "We believe in a deliberative, sustainable, strategic approach to international engagement," she said. Read the full article at http://chronicle.com/article/US-Will-Make-Broader-Global/133435
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:01:55
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:01:55
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14791
Content Type: 1
Title: New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy
Body: From http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2012/08/new_law_makes_new_york_second_.html New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy By Lesli A. Maxwell August 1, 2012 New York has now joined California to offer a special "seal of biliteracy" to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation yesterday making it official. As you've already read in this space before, California was the first to establish this special recognition for multilingual graduates and just recently reported that more than 10,000 graduates in the class of 2012 had earned the distinction. Californians Together, a nonprofit group that advocates on behalf of English-language learners, conceived of the biliteracy seal and has been a strong advocate for other states to adopt a special recognition of students with multilingual skills, including those who demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language. The seal is intended for all students, including ELLs. Will this catch on in other states? Certainly, California and New York are often trend setters when it comes to public policy, and, with a growing interest and commitment to developing bilingual citizens in states such as Utah, I think the answer is probably yes.
Source: Education Week
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:02:55
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:02:55
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy
Body: From http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2012/08/new_law_makes_new_york_second_.html New York Becomes Second State to Recognize Biliteracy By Lesli A. Maxwell August 1, 2012 New York has now joined California to offer a special "seal of biliteracy" to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation yesterday making it official. As you've already read in this space before, California was the first to establish this special recognition for multilingual graduates and just recently reported that more than 10,000 graduates in the class of 2012 had earned the distinction. Californians Together, a nonprofit group that advocates on behalf of English-language learners, conceived of the biliteracy seal and has been a strong advocate for other states to adopt a special recognition of students with multilingual skills, including those who demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language. The seal is intended for all students, including ELLs. Will this catch on in other states? Certainly, California and New York are often trend setters when it comes to public policy, and, with a growing interest and commitment to developing bilingual citizens in states such as Utah, I think the answer is probably yes.
Source: Education Week
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:02:55
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:02:55
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14792
Content Type: 1
Title: Article: Demand High for Dual Immersion Programs in Utah
Body: From http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54591846-78/language-programs-chinese-dual.html.csp Demand high for dual immersion programs in Utah Utah a leader nationwide in number of Chinese language programs offered at elementaries. By Melinda Rogers August 1, 2012 This year, approximately 14,000 children will start school in dual immersion programs in Utah, taught in Spanish, French and Chinese. Portuguese will be offered for the first time in 2012, provided by programs at three elementary schools in the Alpine, Murray and Provo school districts. Demand is greater than the number of chairs open for students, said Gregg Roberts, world-language specialist and dual language-immersion specialist at the Utah State Office of Education. Roberts attributes the interest to the savviness of parents, who know there are economic benefits for people who can speak another language. State Superintendent Larry Shumway has set a goal to have 30,000 students enrolled in dual immersion programs at 100 elementary schools by 2015, Roberts added. Read the full article at http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54591846-78/language-programs-chinese-dual.html.csp
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:03:49
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:03:49
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: Article: Demand High for Dual Immersion Programs in Utah
Body: From http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54591846-78/language-programs-chinese-dual.html.csp Demand high for dual immersion programs in Utah Utah a leader nationwide in number of Chinese language programs offered at elementaries. By Melinda Rogers August 1, 2012 This year, approximately 14,000 children will start school in dual immersion programs in Utah, taught in Spanish, French and Chinese. Portuguese will be offered for the first time in 2012, provided by programs at three elementary schools in the Alpine, Murray and Provo school districts. Demand is greater than the number of chairs open for students, said Gregg Roberts, world-language specialist and dual language-immersion specialist at the Utah State Office of Education. Roberts attributes the interest to the savviness of parents, who know there are economic benefits for people who can speak another language. State Superintendent Larry Shumway has set a goal to have 30,000 students enrolled in dual immersion programs at 100 elementary schools by 2015, Roberts added. Read the full article at http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/54591846-78/language-programs-chinese-dual.html.csp
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:03:49
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:03:49
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14793
Content Type: 1
Title: UN Experts: Media Plays Vital Role in Empowering Indigenous Rights
Body: From http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/27753-media-plays-vital-role-in-empowering-indigenous-rights-un-experts- Media plays vital role in empowering indigenous rights – UN experts August 8, 2012 In light of this year’s theme “Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices”, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, have stressed the vital role that media can play in the respect for, and the promotion and protection of, indigenous peoples’ rights. The right of indigenous peoples to establish their own media in their own languages is a key right in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (article 16). The Expert Mechanism, in its 2012 study on indigenous peoples’ languages and cultures, highlights that media can be an essential tool for the revitalization of indigenous languages, especially in the education of indigenous children. The Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, has similarly emphasized the importance of media for maintaining indigenous languages as well as for exercising and defending indigenous peoples’ rights. Indigenous media can reduce the marginalization and misinterpretation of indigenous voices, which has been detrimental to their attempts to secure an understanding of, and respect for, their rights within the broader societies in which they live. Read the full article at http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/27753-media-plays-vital-role-in-empowering-indigenous-rights-un-experts-
Source: United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:09:56
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:09:56
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: UN Experts: Media Plays Vital Role in Empowering Indigenous Rights
Body: From http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/27753-media-plays-vital-role-in-empowering-indigenous-rights-un-experts- Media plays vital role in empowering indigenous rights – UN experts August 8, 2012 In light of this year’s theme “Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices”, the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, James Anaya, have stressed the vital role that media can play in the respect for, and the promotion and protection of, indigenous peoples’ rights. The right of indigenous peoples to establish their own media in their own languages is a key right in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (article 16). The Expert Mechanism, in its 2012 study on indigenous peoples’ languages and cultures, highlights that media can be an essential tool for the revitalization of indigenous languages, especially in the education of indigenous children. The Special Rapporteur, James Anaya, has similarly emphasized the importance of media for maintaining indigenous languages as well as for exercising and defending indigenous peoples’ rights. Indigenous media can reduce the marginalization and misinterpretation of indigenous voices, which has been detrimental to their attempts to secure an understanding of, and respect for, their rights within the broader societies in which they live. Read the full article at http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/27753-media-plays-vital-role-in-empowering-indigenous-rights-un-experts-
Source: United Nations Regional Information Centre for Western Europe
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:09:56
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:09:56
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14794
Content Type: 1
Title: Report from Australia: Building Demand for Asian Literacy
Body: From http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/leading_schools/building_demand/building_demand_-_landing.html The Australia-based Asia Education Foundation has gathered proven ideas from around the country to illustrate ‘what works’ in building demand. Some of these programs were specifically set up to stimulate demand; many were not, and built demand incidentally to fulfilling other learning purposes. Download a copy of their June 2012 report on their report, which summarizes the successes and challenges of building demand for Asia literacy and makes recommendations for improving the current situation, at http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/leading_schools/building_demand/building_demand_-_landing.html More resources are also available at their website, including a literature review, 26 illustrations of what works, and more information about three elements found to be common to successful programs.
Source: Asia Education Foundation
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:11:21
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:11:21
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: Report from Australia: Building Demand for Asian Literacy
Body: From http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/leading_schools/building_demand/building_demand_-_landing.html The Australia-based Asia Education Foundation has gathered proven ideas from around the country to illustrate ‘what works’ in building demand. Some of these programs were specifically set up to stimulate demand; many were not, and built demand incidentally to fulfilling other learning purposes. Download a copy of their June 2012 report on their report, which summarizes the successes and challenges of building demand for Asia literacy and makes recommendations for improving the current situation, at http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/leading_schools/building_demand/building_demand_-_landing.html More resources are also available at their website, including a literature review, 26 illustrations of what works, and more information about three elements found to be common to successful programs.
Source: Asia Education Foundation
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:11:21
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:11:21
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14795
Content Type: 1
Title: Book: Teaching and Learning Chinese in Global Contexts
Body: From http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=169562&SearchType=Basic Teaching and Learning Chinese in Global Contexts CFL Worldwide Edited by Linda Tsung and Ken Cruickshank Published by Continuum Description: Although there is an extensive literature on the teaching of English as a Second or Other Language, there is very little published research on the teaching or learning of Chinese in similar contexts. This book is the first to bring together research into the teaching and learning of Chinese as a foreign language to non-native speakers, as a second language to minority groups and as a heritage/community language in the diaspora. The volume showcases the contribution of researchers working in such areas as language teaching and learning, policy development, language assessment, language development, bilingualism, all within the context of Chinese as a Second or Other Language. This is an exciting extension of teaching research beyond the traditional TESOL field and with be of interest to researchers and practitioners working in applied linguistics and Chinese language education worldwide. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=169562&SearchType=Basic
Source: Continuum
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:12:35
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:12:35
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: Book: Teaching and Learning Chinese in Global Contexts
Body: From http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=169562&SearchType=Basic Teaching and Learning Chinese in Global Contexts CFL Worldwide Edited by Linda Tsung and Ken Cruickshank Published by Continuum Description: Although there is an extensive literature on the teaching of English as a Second or Other Language, there is very little published research on the teaching or learning of Chinese in similar contexts. This book is the first to bring together research into the teaching and learning of Chinese as a foreign language to non-native speakers, as a second language to minority groups and as a heritage/community language in the diaspora. The volume showcases the contribution of researchers working in such areas as language teaching and learning, policy development, language assessment, language development, bilingualism, all within the context of Chinese as a Second or Other Language. This is an exciting extension of teaching research beyond the traditional TESOL field and with be of interest to researchers and practitioners working in applied linguistics and Chinese language education worldwide. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=169562&SearchType=Basic
Source: Continuum
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:12:35
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:12:35
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14796
Content Type: 1
Title: Xiaoli Doty’s Wiki Is Full of Chinese Resources
Body: Chinese teacher Xiaoli Doty has put together an extensive wiki full of resources, both her own and found resources on the Internet. Browse through and find useful materials at http://xiaolidoty.wikispaces.com
Source: xiaolidoty
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:14:28
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:14:28
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: Xiaoli Doty’s Wiki Is Full of Chinese Resources
Body: Chinese teacher Xiaoli Doty has put together an extensive wiki full of resources, both her own and found resources on the Internet. Browse through and find useful materials at http://xiaolidoty.wikispaces.com
Source: xiaolidoty
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:14:28
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:14:28
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14797
Content Type: 1
Title: Survey on Japanese-Language Education Abroad 2012
Body: From http://www.jpf.go.jp The Japan Foundation has been conducting “Survey on Japanese-Language Education Abroad 2012”. The results of the survey will be compiled in the form of a report to describe the current situation of Japanese-language education overseas. The report will be utilized as a valuable information source to build networks among institutions and figures related to Japanese-language education. Your program may be contacted for the survey - more information is available at http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japanese/new/1208/08_01.html You can purchase the results of the 2009 survey at http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japanese/survey/result/index.html
Source: Japan Foundation
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:15:39
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:15:39
Expdate: 2013-12-12 00:00:00
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: Survey on Japanese-Language Education Abroad 2012
Body: From http://www.jpf.go.jp The Japan Foundation has been conducting “Survey on Japanese-Language Education Abroad 2012”. The results of the survey will be compiled in the form of a report to describe the current situation of Japanese-language education overseas. The report will be utilized as a valuable information source to build networks among institutions and figures related to Japanese-language education. Your program may be contacted for the survey - more information is available at http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japanese/new/1208/08_01.html You can purchase the results of the 2009 survey at http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/japanese/survey/result/index.html
Source: Japan Foundation
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:15:39
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:15:39
Expdate: 2013-12-12 00:00:00
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Contentid:
14798
Content Type: 1
Title: Fun Poster: Pig Latin
Body: Latin teachers and their students will enjoy this comic with Latin phrases re-contextualized from a pig’s perspective: http://www.incidentalcomics.com/2012_08_01_archive.html You can order the comic in a poster form here: http://www.incidentalcomics.com/p/poster-shop.html
Source: Incidental Comics
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:16:30
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:16:30
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
Content Type: 1
Title: Fun Poster: Pig Latin
Body: Latin teachers and their students will enjoy this comic with Latin phrases re-contextualized from a pig’s perspective: http://www.incidentalcomics.com/2012_08_01_archive.html You can order the comic in a poster form here: http://www.incidentalcomics.com/p/poster-shop.html
Source: Incidental Comics
Inputdate: 2012-08-12 06:16:30
Lastmodifieddate: 2012-08-12 06:16:30
Expdate:
Publishdate: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Displaydate:
Active: 1
Emailed: 1
Isarchived: 0
