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Title: Two Helpful Websites for Ohio (and All) Language Teachers
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From the OFLA listserv:
There are two ODE pages for World Languages that you may find very helpful. We wanted to come up with an easy way for teachers to quickly find what they’re looking for on the ODE website, given the extensive world language resources that we’ve added this past year:
1. HOW TO…? resources: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-New-Learning-Standards/Foreign-Language/World-Languages-Model-Curriculum/World-Languages-Model-Curriculum-Framework/Instructional-Strategies/How-to-Resources
This Model Curriculum page has dozens of great links such as: Using authentic resources with a textbook; Saving internet videos; Finding IPAs, video series, music, practice websites, podcasts, etc.; and many more!
2. How Do I…? for World Languages: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-New-Learning-Standards/Foreign-Language/World-Languages-How-do-I
This page gives fast links for finding resources related to Standards, Model Curriculum, SLOs, IPAs, Rubrics, Proficiency, Can-Dos, Content, Instruction, and Connections.
We hope these pages will be beneficial to you. Have a great rest of the week. J
Kathy Shelton
World Languages Education Program Specialist
Office of Curriculum and Assessment
25 South Front Street | Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183
(614) 995-4840 | (877) 644-6338 |
Kathleen.Shelton@education.ohio.gov
www.education.ohio.gov
Shelton, K. [OFLA] two helpful ODE World Language pages. OFLA listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 18 Nov 2014).
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Title: Survey: AP Impact on Post-Secondary Curriculum
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Colleen Ryan of Indiana University and Robert Davis of the University of Oregon are investigating the impact on post-secondary second-language curricula of: (1) The Advanced Placement (AP) World Language and Culture courses offered at the secondary level and (2) The AP World Languages and Cultures exams.
Would you consider participating in a survey on this topic, by clicking on this link: https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/SV_8oljGAjsUtKtdUF ? Your responses are completely confidential, and demographic information will only be used in aggregate. The survey should take under 15 minutes to complete.
Source: CASLS Announcement
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Title: November 2014 Issue of TESL-EJ
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The November 2014 issue of TESL-EJ, an electronic journal for English as a Second Language, is available at http://www.tesl-ej.org/wordpress/
In this special issue on Reflective Practice in Language Education:
Thomas S.C. Farrell, 'Teacher You Are Stupid!' – Cultivating a Reflective Disposition
Baburhan Uzum, Mary Petrón, & Helen Berg, Pre-service Teachers' First Foray into the ESL Classroom: Reflective Practice in a Service
Timi Hyacinth & Steve Mann, Reflective Practice in Nigeria: Teachers' Voices and Experiences
Laura Baecher, Bede McCormack, & Shiao-Chuan Kung, Supervisor Use of Video as a Tool in Teacher Reflection
Plus Internet resources, media articles and reviews.
Source: TESL-EJ
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Title: Book: Talking About Language Assessment: The LAQ Interviews
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From http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138785519/
Talking About Language Assessment: The LAQ Interviews
Edited by Antony John Kunnan
Published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Talking About Language Assessment is the first book to take an interview-based approach to the history of language assessment. This collection consists of interviews originally featured in Language Assessment Quarterly with renowned language assessment experts. Contextualized with commentary by the editor, the articles in this text cover many of the essential areas of language testing and assessment including assessment design, validation argument, epistemological issues in research, and language assessment policy. This text is a valuable compilation on the history of language assessment, and an ideal resource for researchers and students in the field of language testing and assessment.
Visit the publisher's website at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138785519/
Source: Routledge
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Title: Book: Teaching Languages Off the Beaten Track
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Teaching Languages Off the Beaten Track
Edited by Michal B. Paradowski
Published by Peter Lang International Academic Publishers
The 21st-century global linguistic landscape has seen many changes for language learners. New assessments have been made in a host of areas, especially regarding learners' needs, motives, the target of instruction, and methodologies. The new realities, locales and purposes of communication all necessitate a shift in attitude and a new set of competencies is required of the teacher. This volume comprises a multi-faceted and thoughtful response to these changes in both modern reality and teaching philosophy. It is a study of a few of the other ways to tackle situations outside of norms and routines. The authors of this volume possess many years of teaching experience, and have stepped off the roads most travelled to explore new avenues and find novel solutions in foreign language teaching. This volume familiarizes readers with contemporary theoretical debate and new research, and demonstrates how to easily translate these into practical, everyday classroom applications.
Visit the publisher's website at http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?event=cmp.ccc.seitenstruktur.detailseiten&seitentyp=produkt&pk=77807&concordeid=264829
Source: Peter Lang
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Title: New Book: Alpha Is for Anthropos: An Ancient Greek Alphabet
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From http://www.ascaniusyci.org/store/alpha-series.htm
ALPHA IS FOR ANTHROPOS
By Therese Sellers and Lucy Bell Jarka-Sellers
Published by Ascanius
Alpha is for Anthropos is an exquisitely illustrated alphabet book for Ancient Greek. Playful Greek verses and drawings in the style of red-figure vase paintings are sure to delight readers of all ages.
Several supplements are also available to accompany the book.
Visit the publisher's website at http://www.ascaniusyci.org/store/alpha-series.htm
Source: Ascanius
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Title: Request for Proposals: State English Learners Alliance Conference, Oregon
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From http://www.cosa.k12.or.us/events/state-english-learners-alliance-conference
Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
State English Learners Alliance Conference
March 12-13, 2015 - Hilton, Eugene
Request for Proposals
The 2015 COSA/ODE EL Alliance RFP's have a Best Practice emphasis. Preference will be given to proposal that include activities/trainings regarding the following:
• The improvement of leadership resulting in closing the achievement gap
• The improvement of teaching practices
• "Best Practices" in reading and math especially related to Common Core State Standards
• How to use data and assessments to improve classroom practice and student learning
• Address the needs of students with limited English proficiency
• Sessions emphasizing Policy, Accountability, Assessment and Training will be given priority.
RFP's are due no later than January 5, 2015.
Learn more about the conference at http://www.cosa.k12.or.us/events/state-english-learners-alliance-conference and submit a proposal at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TWLMR7Q
Source: Confederation of Oregon School Administrators
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Title: Call for Papers: Under-resourced Languages, Collaborative Approaches and Linked Open Data
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Final Call for Papers: LRE Journal Special Issue: "Under-resourced Languages, Collaborative Approaches and Linked Open Data: Resources, Methods and Applications"
*NEW SUBMISSION DATE*: December 15, 2014
Under-resourced languages are generally described as languages that suffer from a chronic lack of available resources, from human, financial, and time resources to linguistic ones (language data and language technology), and often also experience the fragmentation of efforts in resource development. This situation is exacerbated by the realization that as technology progresses and the demand for localized languages services over digital devices increases, the divide between adequately- and under-resourced languages keeps widening. Given that most of the world's almost 7000 languages are not adequately resourced, much work needs to be done in order to support their existence in the digital age.
This special issue arises from the imperative to maintain cultural and language diversity and from the basic right of all communities, languages, and cultures to be "first class citizens" in an age driven by information, knowledge and understanding. In this spirit, this special issue focuses on three strategic approaches to augment the development of resources for under-resourced languages to achieve a level potentially comparable to well-resourced, technologically advanced languages, viz. a) using the crowd and collaborative platforms; b) using technologies of interoperability with well-developed languages; and c) using Semantic Web technologies and, more specifically, Linked Data.
View the full call for submissions at http://www.ilc.cnr.it/ccurl2014/LRE-Journal_Special-Issue_Final-Call-for-Papers.pdf
Soria, C. [ilat] Deadline extension - LRE Journal Special Issue: "Under-resourced Languages, Collaborative,Approaches and Linked Open Data: Resources, Methods and Applications". ILAT listserv (ilat@list.arizona.edu, 24 Nov 2014).
Source: ILAT
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Title: 38th Annual Statewide Conference for Teachers Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students (Illinois)
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From http://www.thecenterweb.org/irc/pages/f_events-bilingual.html
38th Annual Statewide Conference for Teachers Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students
December 9-12, 2014
For over 35 years, the Illinois Resource Center and the Illinois Association for Multilingual Multicultural Education, in cooperation with the State Board of Education, have sponsored an extraordinary annual conference for educators who serve the needs of students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.
See the conference program at register at http://www.thecenterweb.org/irc/pages/f_events-bilingual.html
Source: Illinois Resource Center
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Title: Online Course: The Landscape of English Language Teaching
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From https://www.coursera.org/course/shaping1landscape
Shaping the Way We Teach English is being offered for free by the US Dept. of State and the University of Oregon beginning Jan 5. This 5-week class, The Landscape of English Language Teaching explores key aspects of communicative language teaching, learning, assessment and teacher reflection.
This course is aimed at English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers, both those who are intending to pursue this field as a career and those already working in the field who would like to revise and refresh their methods and approaches. The materials and approaches presented should complement college courses such as Introduction to TEFL/TESOL Methods.
This five-week course explores important aspects of teaching English as a second or foreign language. The goal of this course is to help you become a better teacher. By the end of this course, you should be able to explain how the various materials and approaches presented will lead to better language learning; you will be able to choose appropriate materials and apply varied classroom activities to improve your students' study of English. You will also be able to better evaluate both your own and other teachers' practices.
This is the first of the two-part Shaping the Way We Teach English series. The second part is Paths to Success in English Language Teaching. You can begin with either course.
For more details go to https://www.coursera.org/course/shaping1landscape
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