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Title: Summer Workshops for Language Educators at CALPER
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From http://calper.la.psu.edu/profdev.php?page=workshops
The Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research (CALPER) at Penn State University is pleased to announce their 2014 summer workshop series for language educators.
Vocabulary Teaching and Learning - June 9-10
Presenters: Xiaofei Lu and Gabi Appel (Penn State)
Discourse Analysis and the Teaching of L2 Writing - June 11-12
Presenter: Susan Strauss (Penn State)
Designing Projects for the Chinese Classroom - June 13
Presenter: Xuehua Xiang (U Illinois-Chicago)
Google Apps for Teaching Chinese - June 14
Presenter: Xuehua Xiang (U Illinois-Chicago)
Concept-based Language Instruction - June16 -17
Presenter: Jim Lantolf (Penn State)
Badges and Language e-Portfolios - June 18-19
Mary Toulouse (Lafayette College)
More detailed information is available on the CALPER website at:
http://calper.la.psu.edu/profdev.php?page=workshops
Source: CALPER
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Title: Language Teacher Symposium at the University of Arizona
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From http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=12f26b83017c8223bcb1241ee&id=e1b8ec2d7b&e=5a6206be74
LaTeS: Language Teacher Symposium
March 8, 2014, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the University of Arizona
CERCLL is hosting a free symposium for K-12 Language Teachers, featuring two professional development workshops and a structured discussion session--a working lunch arranged in focus groups in which participants can discuss issues particularly relevant to their own teaching.
The two workshops are:
Carmen King de Ramírez, Arizona State University, Arizona Language Teacher of the Year (2013)
Interacting with the Global Community: Cultural Intelligence Activities for the Classroom
Paul Renigar and Stefano Maranzana, University of Arizona
Web 2.0 for Language Instruction and Intercultural Competence
This event is free, but registration is required and closes on March 7 or when space is filled.
Visit the symposium website for full details: http://cercll.arizona.edu/development/workshops/teachersymposium
Source: CERCLL
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Title: Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grants
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From http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/191729029/ana-announces-fy14-funding-opportunities-for-tribes
The Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Native Americans (ANA) has announced the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 funding opportunities. Applications are due April 15, 2014.
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance—This program provides funding for projects to support assessments of the status of the Native languages in an established community, as well as the planning, designing, and implementing of Native language curriculum and education projects to support a community's language preservation goals. Eligible Native American communities include American Indian Tribes (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance–Esther Martinez Immersion—The Esther Martinez Immersion provides funding to support three-year projects being implemented by Native American Language Nests, Survival Schools, and Restoration Programs in accordance with P.L. 109-394. Eligible Native American communities include American Indian Tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
For additional details about each funding opportunity announcement, including information on how to apply, visit the Administration for Children and Families website at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/office/ana
Source: EIN
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Title: Myths and Realities of International Field Experiences
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Myths and Realities of International Field Experiences
by Caitlin Haugen
March 1, 2014
I often meet with teacher educators who express an interest in providing overseas student teaching opportunities, but find the barriers too great. They cite myriad challenges rendering these experiences unattainable.
As I listen to these challenges, I have started to see a pattern emerging of commonly cited barriers—most of which are viewed as impossible to overcome. Not so.
Over the last year, I have done research on international student teaching in the United States in order to get a better grasp on the availability of these programs and a better sense of how they operate.
I learned that many of the commonly perceived challenges are, in fact, overcome in institutions all over the country. These barriers are prevalent in the dialogue around internationalization of teacher education, but they are unfounded, so I have started to refer to them as myths.
Below I share and attempt to debunk some of the most common myths I have encountered to encourage more campuses to pursue these opportunities.
Source: Education Week
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Title: Tongva Language Facebook Page
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Here is a Facebook page for people interested in the Gabrielino/Tongva/Fernandeño language (Tongva for short) of the Los Angeles Basin. Follow to learn from the Tongva word of the day, and to participate in discussions about the language: https://www.facebook.com/TongvaLanguage?hc_location=stream
Source: Facebook
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Title: 2014 STARTALK Foreign Language Academy in Chinese and Russian
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From http://fla.mcls.kent.edu/home.php
If you are an Ohio high school student, this is an opportunity for you to start on your way to advanced-level proficiency in the critical-need languages of Chinese and Russian! Talk to your parents and guidance counselor about this unique opportunity and apply to the Regents STARTALK Foreign Language Academy at Kent State University!
The 2014 academy will take place June 22 through July 19.
High school students living outside the state of Ohio who are interested in attending the summer portion of the Kent State Foreign Language Academy should contact the program director (Dr. Brian Baer) at bbaer@kent.edu for details.
About the academy:
- The program is intended for students with no prior knowledge of Chinese and Russian
- The program is entirely free!!!
- Students can receive up to 5 college credits
- Students live and study together in the Kent State Honors College (Johnson/Stopher Halls)
- Students study in a supportive, culture-rich environment
- Teachers are experienced professionals from local colleges and universities
- Students are provided with a laptop computer and all necessary software for the course of the program
- Students must participate in a follow-up academic year session consisting of distance learning and monthly Saturday sessions
Applications are due by April 15, 2014.
For full details go to http://fla.mcls.kent.edu/home.php
Source: Kent State University
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Title: Samurai: Beyond the Sword: Exhibition in Detroit
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From http://www.dia.org/calendar/exhibition.aspx?id=3923
Samurai: Beyond the Sword will be a rare opportunity to experience the world of the Japanese Samurai. Moving beyond the stereotype of the warrior, the exhibition explores the role of the military arts and the importance of Samurai engagement in the cultural, spiritual, and art worlds of their time.
The exhibition will be at the DIA March 9 through June 1, 2014.
For more details go to http://www.dia.org/calendar/exhibition.aspx?id=3923
Source: Detroit Institute of Arts
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Title: Exhibit: "German Karneval – Then and Now" in Washington, D.C.
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From http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__events/Wash/2014/02/27-GAHMUSA-Karneval.html
Exhibit: "German Karneval – Then and Now" at German-American Heritage Museum of the USA
Feb 27, 2014 - Apr 12, 2014 | Washington, DC
Explore the roots of German Karneval and how it is celebrated today in the USA. Marvel at the colorful costumes, uniforms, and much more.
Learn more about the exhibit at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__events/Wash/2014/02/27-GAHMUSA-Karneval.html and at http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/K__Wash/2014/02/28-GAHM-Schuermann.html
Source: German Missions in the United States
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Title: This Week Is National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week
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From http://promotelatin.org/nltrw
National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week 2014 is this week, March 3-7. This effort, a cooperative venture of the American Classical League, the American Philological Association, and various regional and state classical organizations, seeks to engage all Classicists at all levels of instruction in the business of insuring that Latin, Greek, and Classics pre-college classrooms have the teachers they need.
Find resources to participate at http://promotelatin.org/nltrw
Source: National Committee for Latin and Greek
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Title: Le Vent du Nord: French-language Folk Music on Ohio Tour
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From the OFLA listserv:
Le Vent du Nord, a driving force in progressive folk music, will visit Medina and Stark Counties as part of a multi-city Midwest tour coordinated by Minneapolis-based Arts Midwest. The acclaimed ensemble captures the energy and mirth of a Saturday night kitchen party, infusing old Québec with a breath of fresh, cosmopolitan air.
Since its founding in 2002, Le Vent du Nord have become compelling Francophone ambassadors, winning critical acclaim and audience adoration across Europe and North America. The quartet has performed well over 1,000 concerts, racking up several prestigious awards, including a Grande Prix du Disque Charles Cros, two Junos (Canada’s Grammys), a Canadian Folk Music Award, and “Artist of the Year” at the North American Folk Alliance Annual Gala.
The band delivers catchy songs and tunes, some taken from the Québec traditional folk repertoire while others are original compositions. The group has a rich and varied instrumentation, well-polished musical arrangements and wonderful vocals.
"It’s not often smaller communities like ours have the chance to host international ensembles like Le Vent du Nord—let alone for a full week," says Thomas Sigel, Executive Director of Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach, the local sponsor of this amazing opportunity. “The music and culture Le Vent du Nord shares will be absolutely fascinating and different from what we typically hear. The ensemble will visit many schools and community locations during the week and present a public concert on April 3, 2014 at Northwest High School Auditorium and on November 5, 2014 at Highland High School Auditorium. We expect this residency will be a delightful experience for everyone.”
Le Vent du Nord Residency Schedule and Public Performance Information
March 30-April 5, 2014
Workshops and outreach programs during the week are free and open to the general public. Tickets for the Canal Fulton and Medina concerts are available online at http://www.ormaco.org. Tickets for the Canal Fulton concert are also available at the Jackson Buehler’s store, and tickets for the Medina concert are available at all Medina County Buehler’s stores beginning March 1.
March 30
VIP Welcome Reception (Invitation only), Holy Martyrs Church, 3100 S. Weymouth Road, Medina, OH 44256
March 31
10:30am- Medina County District Library Storytime, 210 S. Broadway Street, Medina, OH 44256
1:30pm-Medina County Home, 6144 Wedgewood Road, Medina, OH 44256
7pm- Buckeye Library Family Program, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina, OH 44256
April 1
2pm- Brunswick Library Community Program, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 44212
7pm-Seville Library/Community Program, 120 Royal Crest Drive, Seville, OH 44273
April 3
Northwest High School, Puffenberger Auditorium, 8580 Erie Ave., N.W., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
1pm- Canal Fulton 3-5th graders; Music Students
7pm-Canal Fulton performance
April 4
Black River Local Schools, 233 County Road 40, Sullivan, OH 44880
9am-Black River
April 5
5-7:30pm- French-Canadian Pre-concert Dinner at The Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth. Phone (330) 334-3663 for dinner reservations.
8pm- Highland High School Performance, 3880 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 44256
Miller, C. [OFLA] Stark & Medina Counties - Progressive French Canadian Folk Band Performing Locally!! OFLA listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 24 Feb 2014).
Source: OFLA
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