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Title: Virtual Learning Modules from ACTFL
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The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages has a set of new Virtual Learning Modules (VLMs), an extensive library of over 60 engaging presentations on contemporary topics in world language education. Choose from any of 17 modules covering a range of learning strands, from Technology in the Classroom to Core Practices for Language Educators, all brought to you by veteran teachers and researchers.
Learn more about ACTFL’s Virtual Learning Modules at http://www.actfl.org/assessment-professional-development/virtual-learning-modules-language-professionals
Source: ACTFL
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Title: Article: Native American Languages and Head Start
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Preserving Native American languages by teaching the youngest students
By Susan Frey
June 6, 2016
Slightly less than 2 percent of the children enrolled in 2015 in Native American Head Start programs in Region XI, which includes California, spoke a primary home language that was a native language – down from 8 percent of enrolled children in 2001 – according to a March 2015 memorandum from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding native language preservation and revitalization in Head Start programs.
Although language policies have changed, Head Start teachers and program directors have run into a number of obstacles in implementing the new approach, including a dearth of native speakers, government regulations and the complexity of some of the languages.
…California has taken an innovative approach to this issue by creating a specialized teaching credential for American Indian culture. The tribe determines the qualifications for the teacher and then recommends people who meet the criteria to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which issues the credential. The credential is valid in state preschools and K-12 public schools, but not in the federal Native American Head Start program – the only public preschool program primarily for Indian children.
Read the full article at https://edsource.org/2016/preserving-native-american-languages-by-teaching-the-youngest-students/565007
Source: EdSource
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Title: Videos of College Arabic Lessons
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This website from the University of Texas Arabic program features videos of Arabic lessons being taught in dialect (Levantine and Egyptian) using Alif Baa and Al-Kitaab (3rd editions) by Brustad, Al-Batal, and Al-Tonsi. Each video has a description beside it (in Arabic) of the contents--these are actual recorded lessons of first year Arabic being taught at the University of Texas - Austin. Perhaps an opportunity for some professional development from the comfort of your own computer this summer: http://universityoftexasarabic.com/
Arabic K-12 Bulletin | June 6, 2016.
Source: Arabic K-12 Bulletin
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Title: Rinyo Organization Seeks to Foster Syriac Language Use
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From http://www.rinyo.org/Home/About
Rinyo is an organization dedicated to preserving Assyrian culture and nurturing the Syriac language. Through the publishing of books and development of electronic applications for mobile devices and other interactive technologies, Rinyo Organization is committed to fostering and developing projects in support of this goal.
Visit the Rinyo website at http://www.rinyo.org/
Read a recent article about Rinyo and the Assyrian diaspora at http://www.middleeasteye.net/in-depth/features/assyrians-turn-technology-keep-their-ancient-language-alive-1005861012
Source: Rinyo
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Title: Project: Voices of the Himalayas
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From http://elalliance.org/languages/himalayas/
Voices of the Himalayas: Language, Culture, and Belonging in Immigrant New York explores the lived experiences of migration and social change among Himalayan New Yorkers. The aim is to document the languages, cultures, social histories, folklore, and community life of indigenous people in collaboration with community members and scholars of the Himalayan region. The result will be a culturally sensitive, open-access resource, archived at ELA for all who are interested, a space in which kyi-dug, joy and suffering (of immigrant life, in this case) can be shared – to use a uniquely resonant Himalayan word.
Visit the project website at http://elalliance.org/languages/himalayas/
Source: Endangered Language Alliance
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Title: Article about Dachas
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From http://www.sras.org
Josh Wilson explains the history and cultural significance of the Dacha in Russia in this English-language article that includes Russian words and phrases: http://www.sras.org/russian_dacha
Source: SRAS
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Title: Article about German Recovery from Flooding
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Here is an article in English about the recent flooding in Germany: http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__pr/P__Wash/2016/06/02-Flooding.html
Source: Germany.info
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Title: Post-Reading Activity: Find the Sentence
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From http://todallycomprehensiblelatin.blogspot.com/
Keith Toda, a high school Latin teacher who uses a CI (TPRS) approach, shares a post-reading activity that he and his students can use to check for comprehension: http://todallycomprehensiblelatin.blogspot.com/2016/06/find-sentence.html
Source: Todally Comprehensible Latin
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Title: French Video Lesson: “Dès”, “depuis”, and “à partir”
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From http://www.commeunefrancaise.com
Here is a 9-minute video lesson from Géraldine Lepère about how to use “dès”, “depuis”, and “à partir” to talk about an action with a particular starting point in time: http://www.commeunefrancaise.com/des-depuis-a-partir-french-starting-times/
Source: Comme une Française
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Title: Activity Idea: Would You Rather…?
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From https://kplacido.com
Kristy Placido shares a game idea: playing “Would you rather…?” with her intermediate and advanced Spanish learners. Read about her activity here: https://kplacido.com/2016/06/03/would-you-rather/
Source: Kristy Placido
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