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Title: Take a Virtual Trip: Scholastic's Global Trek
Body: From http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/tguide.htm Scholastic's Global Trek is a way for students to travel to countries around the world without ever having to leave their classroom. When students arrive in the country of their choice they are supplied with a suggested travel itinerary. This itinerary offers them links to background information and a chance to read about the country's people. Students also have a chance to meet the people of the country they visit through Scholastic's Classport. Classport is an online community of learners that provides tools such as instant translation, so you can communicate easily even if you don't speak the same language. Some countries have special itineraries where students can join the journey of Tim Kent, a sailor who is racing around the world alone in his sailboat. Students can also "tour" through other relevant activities including Scholastic Explorers, Scholastic News, and other activities. As students travel through the countries they keep a journal of their thoughts and experiences. These journals can be graded and displayed. This project is suitable for students from grades 4–8. See Lesson Planning Suggestions for a prescribed plan on using Global Trek with your students. The main webpage for this project is available at http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek
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Title: Take a Virtual Trip: Scholastic's Global Trek
Body: From http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/tguide.htm Scholastic's Global Trek is a way for students to travel to countries around the world without ever having to leave their classroom. When students arrive in the country of their choice they are supplied with a suggested travel itinerary. This itinerary offers them links to background information and a chance to read about the country's people. Students also have a chance to meet the people of the country they visit through Scholastic's Classport. Classport is an online community of learners that provides tools such as instant translation, so you can communicate easily even if you don't speak the same language. Some countries have special itineraries where students can join the journey of Tim Kent, a sailor who is racing around the world alone in his sailboat. Students can also "tour" through other relevant activities including Scholastic Explorers, Scholastic News, and other activities. As students travel through the countries they keep a journal of their thoughts and experiences. These journals can be graded and displayed. This project is suitable for students from grades 4–8. See Lesson Planning Suggestions for a prescribed plan on using Global Trek with your students. The main webpage for this project is available at http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek
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Title: Book: Bilingual Education and Language Policy in the Global South
Body: From http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415503068 Bilingual Education and Language Policy in the Global South Edited by Jo Arthur Shoba, Feliciano Chimbutane Published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group Description: This volume considers a range of ways in which bilingual programs can make a contribution to aspects of human and economic development in the global South. The authors examine the consequences of different policies, programs, and pedagogies for learners and local communities through recent ethnographic research on these topics. The revitalization of minority languages and local cultural practices, management of linguistic and cultural diversity, and promotion of equal opportunities (both social and economic) are all explored in this light. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415503068
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Title: Book: Bilingual Education and Language Policy in the Global South
Body: From http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415503068 Bilingual Education and Language Policy in the Global South Edited by Jo Arthur Shoba, Feliciano Chimbutane Published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group Description: This volume considers a range of ways in which bilingual programs can make a contribution to aspects of human and economic development in the global South. The authors examine the consequences of different policies, programs, and pedagogies for learners and local communities through recent ethnographic research on these topics. The revitalization of minority languages and local cultural practices, management of linguistic and cultural diversity, and promotion of equal opportunities (both social and economic) are all explored in this light. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415503068
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Title: Book: Statistical Analyses for Language Testers
Body: From http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=572484 Statistical Analyses for Language Testers By Rita Green Published by Palgrave Macmillan Description: 'SALT' provides a step-by-step approach to the most useful statistical analyses for language test developers and researchers based on the programs IBM SPSS, Winsteps and Facets. Each chapter focuses on one particular type of analysis, for example, analyzing how items in a test are performing or investigating the relationship between two variables. Each chapter begins with an introduction as to why this particular analysis is important for the language tester and then provides explanations about the terms and concepts which the reader will meet in the chapter. The method for carrying out each analysis is then described in a systematic manner guiding the reader through the procedure for that particular analysis. The main aspects of the output files are then investigated and the results explained. Eleven of the book's appendices provide further opportunities for the reader to repeat many of the statistical procedures on different data sets. Questions guide the reader in checking their understanding of the statistical procedures and output tables. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=572484
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Title: Book: Statistical Analyses for Language Testers
Body: From http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=572484 Statistical Analyses for Language Testers By Rita Green Published by Palgrave Macmillan Description: 'SALT' provides a step-by-step approach to the most useful statistical analyses for language test developers and researchers based on the programs IBM SPSS, Winsteps and Facets. Each chapter focuses on one particular type of analysis, for example, analyzing how items in a test are performing or investigating the relationship between two variables. Each chapter begins with an introduction as to why this particular analysis is important for the language tester and then provides explanations about the terms and concepts which the reader will meet in the chapter. The method for carrying out each analysis is then described in a systematic manner guiding the reader through the procedure for that particular analysis. The main aspects of the output files are then investigated and the results explained. Eleven of the book's appendices provide further opportunities for the reader to repeat many of the statistical procedures on different data sets. Questions guide the reader in checking their understanding of the statistical procedures and output tables. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=572484
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Title: Call for Papers: Older Adult Language Learners
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1935.html Older Adult Language Learners 22-Mar-2014 - 25-Mar-2014 Portland, Oregon, USA As the population of physically and mentally active older adults (e.g., age 55+) increases worldwide, interest in the interaction between aging and language learning is also on the increase. From a cognitive viewpoint of second language acquisition (SLA), changes in cognition due to healthy aging may have important ramifications for SLA. From a social perspective, older adults’ views of themselves and their mental capacity may equally inform learning processes. Both perspectives are crucial for developing best practices for instructing older adults and understanding older adult SLA. In addition, both cognitive and social approaches can investigate related topics such as re-learning an attrited L1 or maintenance of active bilingualism in older age. This colloquium will investigate topics such as these to bring together the fledgling research projects in the area and suggest directions for research in the near future. Call Deadline: 01-Jun-2013 View the full call for papers at http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1935.html
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Title: Call for Papers: Older Adult Language Learners
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1935.html Older Adult Language Learners 22-Mar-2014 - 25-Mar-2014 Portland, Oregon, USA As the population of physically and mentally active older adults (e.g., age 55+) increases worldwide, interest in the interaction between aging and language learning is also on the increase. From a cognitive viewpoint of second language acquisition (SLA), changes in cognition due to healthy aging may have important ramifications for SLA. From a social perspective, older adults’ views of themselves and their mental capacity may equally inform learning processes. Both perspectives are crucial for developing best practices for instructing older adults and understanding older adult SLA. In addition, both cognitive and social approaches can investigate related topics such as re-learning an attrited L1 or maintenance of active bilingualism in older age. This colloquium will investigate topics such as these to bring together the fledgling research projects in the area and suggest directions for research in the near future. Call Deadline: 01-Jun-2013 View the full call for papers at http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1935.html
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Title: New Book Series: New Approaches to Applied Linguistics
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1910.html Peter Lang Oxford is pleased to announce the launch of the new book series New Approaches to Applied Linguistics This series provides an outlet for academic monographs and edited volumes that offer a contemporary and original contribution to applied linguistics. Applied linguistics is understood in a broad sense, to encompass language pedagogy and second-language learning, discourse analysis, bi- and multilingualism, language policy and planning, language use in the internet age, lexicography, professional and organizational communication, literacies, forensic linguistics, pragmatics, and other fields associated with solving real-life language and communication problems. Interdisciplinary contributions, and research that challenges disciplinary assumptions, are particularly welcomed. The series does not impose limitations in terms of methodology or genre and does not support a particular linguistic school. Whilst the series volumes are of a high scholarly standard, they are intended to be accessible to researchers in other fields and to the interested general reader. The series editors welcome proposals for monographs and edited volumes. For more information go to http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1910.html
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Title: New Book Series: New Approaches to Applied Linguistics
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1910.html Peter Lang Oxford is pleased to announce the launch of the new book series New Approaches to Applied Linguistics This series provides an outlet for academic monographs and edited volumes that offer a contemporary and original contribution to applied linguistics. Applied linguistics is understood in a broad sense, to encompass language pedagogy and second-language learning, discourse analysis, bi- and multilingualism, language policy and planning, language use in the internet age, lexicography, professional and organizational communication, literacies, forensic linguistics, pragmatics, and other fields associated with solving real-life language and communication problems. Interdisciplinary contributions, and research that challenges disciplinary assumptions, are particularly welcomed. The series does not impose limitations in terms of methodology or genre and does not support a particular linguistic school. Whilst the series volumes are of a high scholarly standard, they are intended to be accessible to researchers in other fields and to the interested general reader. The series editors welcome proposals for monographs and edited volumes. For more information go to http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1910.html
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Title: Call for Submissions: Teachers’ Forum, L2 Journal
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1894.html Since its establishment in 2009, L2 Journal has published a variety of quality research papers on different aspects of language learning and teaching, reaching a wide audience of interested scholars, educators, and students. The journal has also published several special issues on important topics in applied linguistics and second language acquisition. This fall, we are proud to announce the introduction of a new section in the journal, Teachers' Forum, specifically geared towards language lecturers and graduate student instructors. With Rick Kern as designated editor, the Teachers' Forum will offer a platform to share brief, refereed reports on second and foreign language pedagogical activities and research. As with the other submissions, the Teachers' Forum reports will be published on a rotating basis throughout the year. After publication, the reports will be downloadable directly and for free from the L2 Journal website. View the full call for submissions at http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1894.html
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Title: Call for Submissions: Teachers’ Forum, L2 Journal
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1894.html Since its establishment in 2009, L2 Journal has published a variety of quality research papers on different aspects of language learning and teaching, reaching a wide audience of interested scholars, educators, and students. The journal has also published several special issues on important topics in applied linguistics and second language acquisition. This fall, we are proud to announce the introduction of a new section in the journal, Teachers' Forum, specifically geared towards language lecturers and graduate student instructors. With Rick Kern as designated editor, the Teachers' Forum will offer a platform to share brief, refereed reports on second and foreign language pedagogical activities and research. As with the other submissions, the Teachers' Forum reports will be published on a rotating basis throughout the year. After publication, the reports will be downloadable directly and for free from the L2 Journal website. View the full call for submissions at http://linguistlist.org/issues/24/24-1894.html
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Title: 2013 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit
Body: From http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2013/02/27/2013-tesol-advocacy-policy-summit 2013 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit 16 June 2013 Arlington, Virginia The only event of its kind in the United States, the TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit is an unparalleled professional development opportunity for educators to learn about U.S. federal education issues and advocate for policies that support English learners and the field of English language education. The summit will feature policy experts, leadership training, and an opportunity to network with advocates and colleagues from across the country. For full details go to http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2013/02/27/2013-tesol-advocacy-policy-summit
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Title: 2013 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit
Body: From http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2013/02/27/2013-tesol-advocacy-policy-summit 2013 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit 16 June 2013 Arlington, Virginia The only event of its kind in the United States, the TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit is an unparalleled professional development opportunity for educators to learn about U.S. federal education issues and advocate for policies that support English learners and the field of English language education. The summit will feature policy experts, leadership training, and an opportunity to network with advocates and colleagues from across the country. For full details go to http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2013/02/27/2013-tesol-advocacy-policy-summit
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Title: Training for Teachers of Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Persian, or Urdu
Body: From http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/initiatives/startalk-teacher-training.html The NYU STARTALK program offers two, intensive teacher training workshops—one in Hindi and Urdu, and the other in Arabic, Dari, and Persian. The workshops will take place June 10-21, 2013. The intensive, 10-day residential workshops are designed to enhance the knowledge and the skills of current and prospective school, community, and college teachers of Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Persian, or Urdu. Participants learn the most up-to-date, standards-based teaching methodologies and are required to develop, observe, and critique classroom procedures, strategies, and teaching techniques. The programs include a cultural component in which participants learn how to use the resources available in the community environment. Classrooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment and classes are held on New York University's campus in New York City. Applicants to either course must be fluent speakers of English and one of the subject languages—Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Persian, or Urdu. They should hold at least a bachelor's degree, and their language proficiency is expected to be at the superior to native level on the ACTFL scale. Those currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program who are planning to be teachers also are invited to apply. Review of applications begins on May 8, 2013 and will continue for as long as space is available. For full details go to http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/initiatives/startalk-teacher-training.html
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Title: Training for Teachers of Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Persian, or Urdu
Body: From http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/initiatives/startalk-teacher-training.html The NYU STARTALK program offers two, intensive teacher training workshops—one in Hindi and Urdu, and the other in Arabic, Dari, and Persian. The workshops will take place June 10-21, 2013. The intensive, 10-day residential workshops are designed to enhance the knowledge and the skills of current and prospective school, community, and college teachers of Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Persian, or Urdu. Participants learn the most up-to-date, standards-based teaching methodologies and are required to develop, observe, and critique classroom procedures, strategies, and teaching techniques. The programs include a cultural component in which participants learn how to use the resources available in the community environment. Classrooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment and classes are held on New York University's campus in New York City. Applicants to either course must be fluent speakers of English and one of the subject languages—Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Persian, or Urdu. They should hold at least a bachelor's degree, and their language proficiency is expected to be at the superior to native level on the ACTFL scale. Those currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program who are planning to be teachers also are invited to apply. Review of applications begins on May 8, 2013 and will continue for as long as space is available. For full details go to http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/initiatives/startalk-teacher-training.html
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Title: Workshop: Technology as the Core of Standards-Based Arabic Instruction
Body: Occidental College is offering Technology as the Core of Standards-Based Arabic Instruction, a workshop for teachers at California State University, Long Beach, June 20-26. Participants will learn to effectively use technology to enhance a standards-based approach, including locating authentic materials on the web; using technologies to make authentic materials accessible to students; facilitating interpersonal communication through instant messaging, video, audio and written chats, emails, interactive assignments and homework; supporting presentational communication using online postings, webpages and GoogleDrive. For more information, contact Iman Hashem ihashem at oxy dot edu. NCLRC Arabic K-12 Bulletin - May 6, 2013. (arabick12@gmail.com, 6 May 2013).
Source: NCLRC Arabic K-12 Bulletin
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Title: Workshop: Technology as the Core of Standards-Based Arabic Instruction
Body: Occidental College is offering Technology as the Core of Standards-Based Arabic Instruction, a workshop for teachers at California State University, Long Beach, June 20-26. Participants will learn to effectively use technology to enhance a standards-based approach, including locating authentic materials on the web; using technologies to make authentic materials accessible to students; facilitating interpersonal communication through instant messaging, video, audio and written chats, emails, interactive assignments and homework; supporting presentational communication using online postings, webpages and GoogleDrive. For more information, contact Iman Hashem ihashem at oxy dot edu. NCLRC Arabic K-12 Bulletin - May 6, 2013. (arabick12@gmail.com, 6 May 2013).
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Title: Financial Aid for Study Abroad in and Study of Russia and other Former Soviet States
Body: From http://www.sras.org From the School of Russian and Asian Studies, here is a list of every scholarship, aid, and grant program that SRAS knows of that can help fund study abroad to Russia and other former Soviet states. Most are specifically for US citizens. http://www.sras.org/grants_and_scholarships_for_russia
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Title: Financial Aid for Study Abroad in and Study of Russia and other Former Soviet States
Body: From http://www.sras.org From the School of Russian and Asian Studies, here is a list of every scholarship, aid, and grant program that SRAS knows of that can help fund study abroad to Russia and other former Soviet states. Most are specifically for US citizens. http://www.sras.org/grants_and_scholarships_for_russia
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