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Title: Language Teacher Symposium at the University of Arizona
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From http://cercll.arizona.edu/development/workshops/teachersymposium
The Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language, and Literacy will be presenting its annual day-long symposium for K-12 language teachers on April 11.
LaTeS: Language Teacher Symposium
Planning for Learning: Effective Unit and Lesson Design
Presented by Laura Terrill
Participants will consider the principles of backward design as they analyze a thematic unit designed to be taught at the novice level and will consider the impact that performance assessment has on unit design and on daily instruction. They will collaborate to design or modify an existing unit. They will then consider effective lesson planning strategies designed to enhance student engagement and maximize student learning.
For full details go to http://cercll.arizona.edu/development/workshops/teachersymposium
Source: CERCLL
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Title: FLES Fest in New York City
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From http://www.miscositas.com/FLESFest
K8 teachers of world and classical languages are invited to FLES Fest, to take place April 18 in New York City. Activities include the following:
- A keynote speaker will share best practices and words of inspiration
- Job-alike group chats to share ideas in language-specific and grade-level cohorts.
- Exhibitors with FLES materials for you to peruse and a raffle of some great materials.
- Lesson/activity swap
Learn more here: http://www.miscositas.com/FLESFest
Source: Mis Cositas
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Title: Teams Sought for Languages and Literacy Collaboration Center
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From http://www.actfl.org/languages-literacy
Over the next year and a half, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) will connect collaborative teams of world language educators and colleagues from other disciplines from across the United States in a project focused on developing learners’ literacy skills. The development of the Languages and Literacy Collaboration Center (LLCC) will give all educators access to a multitude of resources. Through webinars, mentoring, a virtual resource portal, and online discussions, educators will collaborate around strategies to reinforce and strengthen learners’ literacy skills. Teams of 5-10 educators will collaboratively develop model units and lessons for diverse learners. These model units and lessons may be discipline-specific or interdisciplinary depending on the site team membership and focus.
Learn more about this initiative and about how to form and sign up as a collaborative team at http://www.actfl.org/languages-literacy
Source: ACTFL
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Title: 2015 SCOLA Users Meeting
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From http://www.scola.org/UsersMeetingInformation.aspx
Do you use SCOLA to provide authentic content for your students? SCOLA is holding a Users Meeting on May 21st and May 22, 2015, in Omaha, Nebraska, and McClelland, Iowa. Learn more about this opportunity at http://www.scola.org/UsersMeetingInformation.aspx
Source: SCOLA
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Title: Filipino Language and Culture Curriculum Development Project
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From http://cseas.berkeley.edu/filipino-language-and-culture-curriculum-development-project
July 11– August 8, 2015
Online application deadline: March 31, 2015
The Filipino Language and Culture Curriculum Development (FLCCD) Project is a four-week summer program specifically designed for K-12 teachers, community college instructors, college professors or Ph.D. candidates, who are committed to the improvement of the teaching of Filipino and Philippine culture. It will be held at the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
The project is organized and managed by the Center for Southeast Asia Studies at the University of California-Berkeley, in cooperation with the University of the Philippines College of Arts and Letters. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad program. Project Directors: Prof. Jeffrey Hadler and Dr. Maria-Josephine Barrios-Leblanc.
Applicants are expected to have some proficiency in Filipino and must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. Applicants should be either a K-12 teacher, a community college instructor, or a professor at a four-year college or university. Advanced Ph.D. students working in the field of Philippine Studies are also welcome to apply.
To learn more and/or submit an application visit http://cseas.berkeley.edu/filipino-language-and-culture-curriculum-development-project
Source: University of the Philippines
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Title: Northeast Association for Language Learning Technology (NEALLT)
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From http://neallt.org/neallt2015/index.html
The Northeast Association for Language Learning Technology (NEALLT) will hold its annual conference at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2015. The conference will be hosted by the CMU Modern Language Resource Center.
This year’s theme will be “BYOD and mobile learning in the Language Center.” Presentations and panel discussions on topics including:
- Flipped Classrooms
- Social Networks
- Student Agency - tasks for student expression
- Scaffolding Student Learning
- Emerging technologies
- Resource Center management and design
- Mobile technology
- Online courses
- MOOCS
- Open Educational Resources
To register or learn more visit http://neallt.org/neallt2015/index.html
Source: Carnegie Mellon University
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Title: Seal of Biliteracy Guidelines Released
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The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE), the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages (NCSSFL), and TESOL International Association, have officially drafted recommendations for the implementation of the Seal of Biliteracy.
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award made by a state department of education or local district to recognize a student who has attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by high school graduation. The recognition of attaining biliteracy becomes part of the high school transcript and diploma for these students.
To ensure consistency in the meaning of this recognition, the guidelines for implementation for state departments of education and for local school districts were developed. All students are eligible to attain the Seal of Biliteracy based on evidence of achieving the designated level of language proficiency in English plus one or more other languages during their high school years.
Read the full announcement at http://www.ncssfl.org/
Access the new guidelines at http://www.ncssfl.org/docs/Seal%20of%20Biliteracy%20Approved%20Guidelines%20-%20Final%203-10-2015.pdf
Source: NCSSFL
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Title: Alaska Senator Proposes Teacher Certification for Native Language Teachers
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Sen. Donny Olson proposes promotion of Native languages through teacher certification
by Joaqlin Estus
March 23, 2015
At least 20 distinct Native languages are spoken in Alaska, and every year, the population of speakers gets a little smaller. A Golovin senator now wants to reverse that trend by encouraging immersion language charter schools.
Democrat Donny Olson introduced a bill on Friday that would create a special certification process for instructors of Native languages, so that it would be easier for them to teach in schools. He’s hoping to build on the success of legislation recognizing Alaska’s Native languages as official languages in their own right.
...While the bill would make it easier to set up immersion programs for any language, it makes specific reference to revitalizing endangered languages and providing an education consistent with indigenous cultures.
Read the full article at http://knba.org/post/32315-sen-donny-olson-proposes-promotion-native-languages-through-teacher-certification
Source: KNBA
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Title: Book: Speed up your Arabic
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From http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415660556/
Speed up your Arabic: Strategies to Avoid Common Errors
By Sebastian Maisel
Published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Pronunciation, spelling, the concept of roots and patterns and idiomatic phrases are just some of the areas that cause confusion for students of Arabic. Learning how to avoid the common errors that arise repeatedly in these areas is an essential step in successful language learning.
Speed Up Your Arabic is a unique and innovative resource that identifies and explains the most commonly made errors, enabling students to learn from their mistakes and enhance their understanding of the Arabic language.
Each of the nine chapters focuses on a grammatical category where English speakers typically make mistakes in Arabic. Each chapter is divided into sections that classify the concepts and errors into subcategories. Full explanations are provided throughout with clear, comprehensive examples and exercises to help the learner gain an in-depth understanding of Arabic grammar and usage.
Visit the publisher's website at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415660556/
Source: Routledge
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Title: Teachers of Arabic Language K-12 (TALK12) Facebook Page
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The Teachers of Arabic Language K-12 (TALK12) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting elementary and secondary classroom Arabic teachers in the United States. The purpose of this FaceBook page is to “disseminate information about teacher-training workshops, grants and job opportunities, and for mutual support among practicing teachers.”
Access this resource http://www.talk12.org
Source: Teachers of Arabic Language K-12
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