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Title: Call for Papers: 2nd Annual AZCALL Conference
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From http://silc-lss-dev.asu.edu/azcall/?q=azcall_15_cfp
Call for Papers
2nd Annual AZCALL Conference
Saturday, February 21st, 2015
Arizona State University
AZCALL is a one-day conference held each year that brings together computer-assisted language learning enthusiasts from around the state and region to share ideas, network, and receive valuable feedback on scholarly research, academic papers, and major conference presentations which are in progress or preparation.
Submission deadline: October 31, 2014.
View the full call for papers at http://silc-lss-dev.asu.edu/azcall/?q=azcall_15_cfp
Source: Arizona State University
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Title: Call for Proposals: 2015 Higher Education Teaching & Learning Conference
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From https://www.hetl.org/events/2015-hetl-pstl-conference/
The International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL) and the Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning at the University of Minnesota invite you to attend the 2015 International HETL – PsTL Conference, to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The conference will take place September 22-24, 2015. The conference theme is “Learning without Borders,” and its aim is to examine how living in a globalized world impacts teaching and learning.
Possible topics include:
• Global citizenship
• Diversity and equity
• Intercultural pedagogy
• Internationalization of the curriculum
• Mobile learning technologies
Proposal abstracts are due by October 27, 2014.
For full details about this conference go to https://www.hetl.org/events/2015-hetl-pstl-conference/
Source: HETL
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Title: Massachusetts Foreign Language Association Annual Fall Conference
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From http://mafla.org/
MaFLA's 47th Annual Fall Conference
MULTILINGUALISM: the foundation of global leadership
Sturbridge Host Hotel
October 23 - 25, 2014
Visit the conference website at http://mafla.org/events-2/annual-fall-conference/current-year/
Source: MaFLA
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Title: Online Course: Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Secondary Schools
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Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families in Secondary Schools
Online Course
Course Dates: Nov. 5 – Dec. 9, 2014
This online course provides a theoretical and practical foundation for culturally responsive teaching of English language learners in the secondary school setting. We will examine immigrant teenagers and their experience of schooling; the demographic and diversity profile of Massachusetts districts; cross-cultural communication and its implications for teaching and learning; and effective strategies for secondary schools to engage immigrant and refugee families. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your own teaching practice, apply course skills and strategies, and receive feedback from peers and instructor.
This course has been pre-qualified by the MA DESE to meet licensure requirements for renewal or extension of educators' Sheltered English Immersion (SEI/RETELL) Endorsement.
Especially for educators of grades 6-12.
For full details go to http://www.primarysource.org/engaging-culturally-linguistically-diverse-students-families-in-secondary-schools
Source: Primary Source
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Title: Promoting Oral Language Skills for English Learners: An Interactive Workshop
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From http://www.cal.org/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/promoting-oral-languages-skills-for-els
Promoting Oral Language Skills for English Learners: An Interactive Workshop
American University
October 11, 2014 | Washington, DC
This hands-on workshop provides participants with tools to create and implement instructional activities that foster oral language development for English learners of all ages and proficiency levels. Participants will practice evidence-based strategies that promote peer-to-peer and teacher-to-student interaction in different content areas and learn how to implement instructional scaffolds to ensure total participation during these tasks. Workshop activities include mini-lectures, demonstrations, guided lesson design, viewing of authentic classroom video, discussion, and reflection. Participants will receive copies of CAL's Seven Principles for Effective Instruction for English Learners.
For more information go to http://www.cal.org/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/promoting-oral-languages-skills-for-els
Source: CAL
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Title: Minority Scholarship in Classics and Classical Archaeology
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The Committee on Minority Scholarships of the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) invites applications from minority undergraduate students for a scholarship to be awarded for Summer 2015. The purpose of the scholarship is to further an undergraduate's preparation for graduate work in classics or classical archaeology. Eligible proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation in classical summer programs or field schools in Italy, Greece, Egypt, etc., or language training at institutions in the U.S, Canada, or Europe. The maximum amount of the award will be $4,000.
The receipt deadline for applications is December 15, 2014.
For full details go to http://apaclassics.org/awards-and-fellowships/minority-scholarship-classics-and-classical-archaeology
Source: Society for Classical Studies
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Title: Blackmore Foundation Scholarships for Advanced Asian Languages Study
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From http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/Language%20Grants/Language.htm
The Blakemore Foundation awards scholarships for advanced Japanese, Chinese, Korean language study, as well as for advanced study of selected Southeast Asian languages: Vietnamese, Khmer, Thai, Indonesian, and Burmese. They also make grants to improve the understanding of East Asian art in the United States.
The deadline for the next round of applications is December 30, 2014.
Learn more about this funding opportunity and eligible language programs at http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/Language%20Grants/Language.htm
Source: Blakemore Foundation
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Title: Learning Arabic Website
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The Learning Arabic website includes a basic course in Arabic for business, a series of podcasts to go with the course, and articles about the Arab world. It is available at http://learningarabic.eu/
Source: Learning Arabic
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Title: Boston Workshop: Children of China
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From http://primarysource.org/children-of-china-2014
Children of China
In collaboration with Boston Children's Museum
One-Day Workshop
Course Date: November 22, 2014
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Boston Children's Museum
Learn about education in China today and take a closer look at contemporary Chinese life and culture, particularly in Hangzhou, Boston's Sister City. By exploring the new museum exhibit "Children of Hangzhou: Connecting with China," you will meet children and their families, experience daily life at school and at home, and immerse yourself in modern daily life and history. This one-day workshop includes expert presentations and hands-on activities that will expand your knowledge and appreciation of contemporary life in China.
Especially for educators of grades K-8 and Mandarin teachers at all grade levels.
All teachers, care providers, home schoolers, and after school staff are welcome.
For full details go to http://primarysource.org/children-of-china-2014
Source: Primary Source
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Title: Georgia Chinese Language Educators Group
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From http://www.gcle.org/about.html
The Georgia Chinese Language Educators group (GCLE) is a non-political, non-profit, educational organization for Pre-K through university-level Chinese language and culture educators in the state of Georgia.
Learn more about GLCE and join in this professional organization at http://www.gcle.org/
Source: GCLE
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