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Title: Call for Proposals: Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment
Body: Language Symposium 2008 Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment April 25-26, 2008 University of Illinois-Chicago Topics may include: • Assessing learners and programs, including curricula • Classroom testing across skills and levels • Types of assessment, including alternative assessments and self-assessment • Assessment of language skills and cultural knowledge • Heritage speakers - challenges and successes • Scales, descriptors, and guidelines • Testing instruments, including AP placement tests • Online and multimedia resources • Testing research and its application Language instructors at all levels are invited to submit proposals; all languages are welcome. Submission deadline: Friday, February 22, 2008. More information is available at http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/lclc/Research/symposium08.shtml .
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Title: Call for Proposals: Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment
Body: Language Symposium 2008 Reconciling Language Learning and Assessment April 25-26, 2008 University of Illinois-Chicago Topics may include: • Assessing learners and programs, including curricula • Classroom testing across skills and levels • Types of assessment, including alternative assessments and self-assessment • Assessment of language skills and cultural knowledge • Heritage speakers - challenges and successes • Scales, descriptors, and guidelines • Testing instruments, including AP placement tests • Online and multimedia resources • Testing research and its application Language instructors at all levels are invited to submit proposals; all languages are welcome. Submission deadline: Friday, February 22, 2008. More information is available at http://tigger.uic.edu/depts/lclc/Research/symposium08.shtml .
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Title: Call for Proposals: Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching
Body: From http://www.coflt.net/springconference.htm COFLT SPRING CONFERENCE 2008 "On the Road to Functional Proficiency: A K-16 Effort" March 1, 2008 - George Fox University, Newberg, OR The Spring Conference Request for Proposal Application can be downloaded from http://www.coflt.net/Documents/COFLT_SPRING_CONFERENCE_2008.doc .
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Title: Call for Proposals: Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching
Body: From http://www.coflt.net/springconference.htm COFLT SPRING CONFERENCE 2008 "On the Road to Functional Proficiency: A K-16 Effort" March 1, 2008 - George Fox University, Newberg, OR The Spring Conference Request for Proposal Application can be downloaded from http://www.coflt.net/Documents/COFLT_SPRING_CONFERENCE_2008.doc .
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Title: Call for Proposals: Wireless Ready CALL Event in Nagoya, Japan
Body: Wireless Ready: Interactivity, Collaboration and Feedback in Language Learning Technologies Saturday, 29th March, 09:50-17:30, NUCB Graduate School, Nagoya, Japan Proposals are currently being accepted for papers in the following or related areas: - CALL and interactivity - wireless learning environments and language learning - Interactive Whiteboards in the language classroom - Virtual learning environments and language education (Second Life) - Web 2.0 and language learning - collaboration in the technology-enhanced classroom - improving feedback in CALL technologies - computer aided assessment and testing - case studies on podcasting, wikis, blogs, photosharing, online video - mobile learning - one-to-one laptop programs - ICT policy and language learning in wireless environments - traditional versus emerging wireless technologies in CALL - teacher training and professional development using wireless technology - wired versus wireless learning environments - other proposals related to the conference title Abstracts of approximately 250 words should be sent as Microsoft Word attachments by January 10th 2008, citing your name, institutional affiliation and short biography (100 words) to michael.thomas@nucba.ac.jp . More information is available at the event website at http://wirelessready.nucba.ac.jp .
Source: LLTI
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Title: Call for Proposals: Wireless Ready CALL Event in Nagoya, Japan
Body: Wireless Ready: Interactivity, Collaboration and Feedback in Language Learning Technologies Saturday, 29th March, 09:50-17:30, NUCB Graduate School, Nagoya, Japan Proposals are currently being accepted for papers in the following or related areas: - CALL and interactivity - wireless learning environments and language learning - Interactive Whiteboards in the language classroom - Virtual learning environments and language education (Second Life) - Web 2.0 and language learning - collaboration in the technology-enhanced classroom - improving feedback in CALL technologies - computer aided assessment and testing - case studies on podcasting, wikis, blogs, photosharing, online video - mobile learning - one-to-one laptop programs - ICT policy and language learning in wireless environments - traditional versus emerging wireless technologies in CALL - teacher training and professional development using wireless technology - wired versus wireless learning environments - other proposals related to the conference title Abstracts of approximately 250 words should be sent as Microsoft Word attachments by January 10th 2008, citing your name, institutional affiliation and short biography (100 words) to michael.thomas@nucba.ac.jp . More information is available at the event website at http://wirelessready.nucba.ac.jp .
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Title: Bilingual Educators Emphasizing and Mastering Standards Conference
Body: From http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=32083 15th Annual BEEMS Conference “Quince años cultivando líderes bilingües” March 6-8, 2008 El Paso, TX The BEEMS Conference offers a very unique opportunity for administrators, teachers and parents. Administrators will receive updates on policy and the English Language Proficiency Standards; educators will enhance their teaching skills and cultural awareness, and parents will learn more about ways to get involved in their children's education and success. Keynote and Featured Speakers Dr. Donna Beegle, Benito Rodríguez, Dr. Josie V. Tinajero, Dr. James Crawford, Fay Shin, Jeff MacSwan, Mary Carol Combs and Homero Silva among others. Over 50 concurrent sessions and various institutes with strands for Administrators, Teachers and Parents. Topics include: One-Way & Two-Way Dual Language Programs Policy Leadership Special Education Advanced Academics (6-Hour Credit) Parental Involvement Assessment Literacy Development For more information, go to the conference website at http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=32083 .
Source: University of Texas-El Paso
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Title: Bilingual Educators Emphasizing and Mastering Standards Conference
Body: From http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=32083 15th Annual BEEMS Conference “Quince años cultivando líderes bilingües” March 6-8, 2008 El Paso, TX The BEEMS Conference offers a very unique opportunity for administrators, teachers and parents. Administrators will receive updates on policy and the English Language Proficiency Standards; educators will enhance their teaching skills and cultural awareness, and parents will learn more about ways to get involved in their children's education and success. Keynote and Featured Speakers Dr. Donna Beegle, Benito Rodríguez, Dr. Josie V. Tinajero, Dr. James Crawford, Fay Shin, Jeff MacSwan, Mary Carol Combs and Homero Silva among others. Over 50 concurrent sessions and various institutes with strands for Administrators, Teachers and Parents. Topics include: One-Way & Two-Way Dual Language Programs Policy Leadership Special Education Advanced Academics (6-Hour Credit) Parental Involvement Assessment Literacy Development For more information, go to the conference website at http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=32083 .
Source: University of Texas-El Paso
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Title: Central States Conference
Body: From http://www.csctfl.org/2008conference.html Central States 2008 Conference March 6-8, 2008 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Dearborn, MI For more information, go to http://www.csctfl.org/2008conference.html .
Source: Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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Title: Central States Conference
Body: From http://www.csctfl.org/2008conference.html Central States 2008 Conference March 6-8, 2008 Hyatt Regency Dearborn Dearborn, MI For more information, go to http://www.csctfl.org/2008conference.html .
Source: Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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Title: Northwest Indian Language Institute
Body: The 11th annual NILI Summer Institute will take place at the University of Oregon, July 7th - 18th, 2008. Courses will cover a range of topics, including Northwest Native languages; linguistics; materials and technology; and teaching methods for Native languages, centered around the theme “From the classroom to the family: Language in the home.” In addition, there will be a weekend workshop July 11-13. This workshop will develop curriculum and materials that connect the classroom with the home. This will include classroom language activities that can be done at home by children with their families. This workshop will also address how to develop a family friendly environment within schools so parents and families feel encouraged to spend time with their children in the classroom, making it a focal point for community. For more information, e-mail nwili@uoregon.edu or visit the NILI website at http://www.uoregon.edu/~nwili .
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Title: Northwest Indian Language Institute
Body: The 11th annual NILI Summer Institute will take place at the University of Oregon, July 7th - 18th, 2008. Courses will cover a range of topics, including Northwest Native languages; linguistics; materials and technology; and teaching methods for Native languages, centered around the theme “From the classroom to the family: Language in the home.” In addition, there will be a weekend workshop July 11-13. This workshop will develop curriculum and materials that connect the classroom with the home. This will include classroom language activities that can be done at home by children with their families. This workshop will also address how to develop a family friendly environment within schools so parents and families feel encouraged to spend time with their children in the classroom, making it a focal point for community. For more information, e-mail nwili@uoregon.edu or visit the NILI website at http://www.uoregon.edu/~nwili .
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Title: Immersion Weekend for Teachers of German
Body: From http://www.northernillinois.aatg.org/wkendreg.html Immersion Weekend for Teachers of German: February 1-3, 2008 Wonderland Camp, Wisconsin The focus will be: Von September bis Mai: Das erste Jahr! Was gehört dazu? Was haben wir im September vor? Was haben die Schüler im Mai? Description: This year, we will use Art, Music, Film and Games as media to facilitate learning German. Embedded within the model teaching scenarios will be communicative activities, vocabulary acquisition, practice of grammatical forms and ways to introduce culture and history to elementary learners of German. * New teachers and teachers in training are strongly encouraged to attend. * Participants must be willing to communicate in German at all times. * There will be a swap shop for participants who have teaching ideas which they would like to share. Please register by December 15, 2007 to facilitate planning. For more information and registration, go to http://www.northernillinois.aatg.org/wkendreg.html .
Source: Northern Illinois AATG
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Title: Immersion Weekend for Teachers of German
Body: From http://www.northernillinois.aatg.org/wkendreg.html Immersion Weekend for Teachers of German: February 1-3, 2008 Wonderland Camp, Wisconsin The focus will be: Von September bis Mai: Das erste Jahr! Was gehört dazu? Was haben wir im September vor? Was haben die Schüler im Mai? Description: This year, we will use Art, Music, Film and Games as media to facilitate learning German. Embedded within the model teaching scenarios will be communicative activities, vocabulary acquisition, practice of grammatical forms and ways to introduce culture and history to elementary learners of German. * New teachers and teachers in training are strongly encouraged to attend. * Participants must be willing to communicate in German at all times. * There will be a swap shop for participants who have teaching ideas which they would like to share. Please register by December 15, 2007 to facilitate planning. For more information and registration, go to http://www.northernillinois.aatg.org/wkendreg.html .
Source: Northern Illinois AATG
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Title: Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Chinese, Arabic and Russian Teachers
Body: The Department of State is pleased to announce Intensive Summer Language Institutes in Chinese, Arabic and Russian for 2008 as part of the National Security Language Initiative. The goal of the program is to strengthen critical need foreign language instruction at U.S. schools by providing intermediate and advanced level Chinese, Arabic and Russian as a Foreign Language teachers with the opportunity for intensive language study. The summer 2008 program is open to current K-12 teachers as well as community college instructors of Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic and Russian. It is also open to students enrolled in education programs intending to teach these languages. Successful applicants will gain further knowledge of the language and a greater understanding of the target culture through the following: attending intensive language classes; collaborating with foreign and American teachers on foreign language teaching methodology; and living abroad. Scholarship Benefits for Selected Participants: International airfare, in-country travel, housing, meals, incidentals, classes, books, pre-departure orientation, educational and cultural excursions. In addition, participants may be eligible for post-scholarship grants as well as academic credit. To be eligible, candidates must: * Speak intermediate or advanced Chinese, Arabic or Russian. Final candidates will be tested prior to entrance in the program, and participants will be tested at the conclusion of the program. * Be current teachers of Chinese, Arabic or Russian as a Foreign Language at the primary or secondary level at an accredited U.S. public or private school, or be enrolled in a 4-year education program (B.A. or B.S.) teacher certification program or a Masters of Education program. Instructors of Chinese, Arabic or Russian at Community Colleges are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must be committed to teaching the language upon their return to the U.S. * Be U.S. citizens Applications will be available in December, 2007 with an anticipated deadline of February 2008. Please contact William Heaton, Department of State, Educational and Cultural Affairs, (202) 453-8888 or HeatonWE@state.gov .
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Title: Intensive Summer Language Institutes for Chinese, Arabic and Russian Teachers
Body: The Department of State is pleased to announce Intensive Summer Language Institutes in Chinese, Arabic and Russian for 2008 as part of the National Security Language Initiative. The goal of the program is to strengthen critical need foreign language instruction at U.S. schools by providing intermediate and advanced level Chinese, Arabic and Russian as a Foreign Language teachers with the opportunity for intensive language study. The summer 2008 program is open to current K-12 teachers as well as community college instructors of Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic and Russian. It is also open to students enrolled in education programs intending to teach these languages. Successful applicants will gain further knowledge of the language and a greater understanding of the target culture through the following: attending intensive language classes; collaborating with foreign and American teachers on foreign language teaching methodology; and living abroad. Scholarship Benefits for Selected Participants: International airfare, in-country travel, housing, meals, incidentals, classes, books, pre-departure orientation, educational and cultural excursions. In addition, participants may be eligible for post-scholarship grants as well as academic credit. To be eligible, candidates must: * Speak intermediate or advanced Chinese, Arabic or Russian. Final candidates will be tested prior to entrance in the program, and participants will be tested at the conclusion of the program. * Be current teachers of Chinese, Arabic or Russian as a Foreign Language at the primary or secondary level at an accredited U.S. public or private school, or be enrolled in a 4-year education program (B.A. or B.S.) teacher certification program or a Masters of Education program. Instructors of Chinese, Arabic or Russian at Community Colleges are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must be committed to teaching the language upon their return to the U.S. * Be U.S. citizens Applications will be available in December, 2007 with an anticipated deadline of February 2008. Please contact William Heaton, Department of State, Educational and Cultural Affairs, (202) 453-8888 or HeatonWE@state.gov .
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Title: Seeking Nominations for Linguapax Award 2008
Body: The call for candidates to the Linguapax awards 2008 is open. Send your nominees to the secretariat of the Linguapax Institute (info@linguapax.org) before December 15th, 2007, along with their short biographical note if possible. The name of the prize-winner will be made public on February 21, coinciding with the International Mother Language Day. The Linguapax Awardee will be granted the amount of 3,000 €. For more information about the awards, please visit http://www.linguapax.org/en/premisLPXang.html .
Source: ILAT
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Title: Seeking Nominations for Linguapax Award 2008
Body: The call for candidates to the Linguapax awards 2008 is open. Send your nominees to the secretariat of the Linguapax Institute (info@linguapax.org) before December 15th, 2007, along with their short biographical note if possible. The name of the prize-winner will be made public on February 21, coinciding with the International Mother Language Day. The Linguapax Awardee will be granted the amount of 3,000 €. For more information about the awards, please visit http://www.linguapax.org/en/premisLPXang.html .
Source: ILAT
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Title: Job: Test Development Manager
Body: Avant Assessment (formerly Language Learning Solutions) is a leader in Web-based second-language assessment, and is partnered with the Center for Applied Second Language Studies at the University of Oregon. There is an opening for a Test Development Manager. Responsibilities: Manage multiple test-development projects for online tests of foreign language proficiency. Typical work-related activities will include: o Plan, direct and supervise various test-development activities including procurement of foreign language reading texts, passage rating activities, item writing, quality assurance reviews, field testing, item selection, and test form construction. o Supervise key project personnel, including native speakers of target language, passage raters, item writers, editors, and external reviewers. o Conduct training workshops for passage raters and item writers. o Participate in performance evaluation of project team members. o Develop and implement project management schedules and staffing plans as required to achieve project benchmarks. o Provide regular status reports to Director of Test Development. Minimum qualifications: o Academic and/or professional background in educational measurement, second language acquisition, foreign language education. Master's degree a plus. o Bilingual o Professional experience in large-scale test development preferred. o Experience in team leadership and/or project management. o Ability to work with diverse groups on complex projects. o Self-directed and well organized with strong attention to detail. o Ability to prioritize tasks and manage personnel to meet deadlines under pressure. o Intermediate to advanced skills in MSWord and Excel. Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs as needed. o Ability to travel on an occasional basis. For more information, contact Yvonne Préfontaine Director, Test Development , USG Avant Assessment (formerly Language Learning Solutions) (720) 271-7073 yprefontaine@avantassessment.com http://www.avantassessment.com
Source: Avant Assessment
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Title: Job: Test Development Manager
Body: Avant Assessment (formerly Language Learning Solutions) is a leader in Web-based second-language assessment, and is partnered with the Center for Applied Second Language Studies at the University of Oregon. There is an opening for a Test Development Manager. Responsibilities: Manage multiple test-development projects for online tests of foreign language proficiency. Typical work-related activities will include: o Plan, direct and supervise various test-development activities including procurement of foreign language reading texts, passage rating activities, item writing, quality assurance reviews, field testing, item selection, and test form construction. o Supervise key project personnel, including native speakers of target language, passage raters, item writers, editors, and external reviewers. o Conduct training workshops for passage raters and item writers. o Participate in performance evaluation of project team members. o Develop and implement project management schedules and staffing plans as required to achieve project benchmarks. o Provide regular status reports to Director of Test Development. Minimum qualifications: o Academic and/or professional background in educational measurement, second language acquisition, foreign language education. Master's degree a plus. o Bilingual o Professional experience in large-scale test development preferred. o Experience in team leadership and/or project management. o Ability to work with diverse groups on complex projects. o Self-directed and well organized with strong attention to detail. o Ability to prioritize tasks and manage personnel to meet deadlines under pressure. o Intermediate to advanced skills in MSWord and Excel. Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs as needed. o Ability to travel on an occasional basis. For more information, contact Yvonne Préfontaine Director, Test Development , USG Avant Assessment (formerly Language Learning Solutions) (720) 271-7073 yprefontaine@avantassessment.com http://www.avantassessment.com
Source: Avant Assessment
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