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Title: German Information Center Essay Contest
Body: The German Information Center USA is proud to support the essay contest for the fourth year. Once again, the winning student and his/her teacher in each age category will receive an amazon.com gift certificate. ABOUT THE CONTEST The German Information Center USA fulfills the public diplomacy mission of the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. To encourage American students to get to know modern Germany, the GIC provides classroom materials to educators in the United States. The purpose of the essay contest is to familiarize students with today’s Germany. In addition, the contest offers students and their teachers an opportunity to discuss traditional and modern German culture, language and society. Detailed contest information such as rules, deadlines and the essay questions can be found on the website listed below. All entries must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2009. There will be three grade groupings for the contest: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. Winners will receive prizes and certificates; their essays will appear on this website (www.germany.info), as well as in the German Information Center USA’s newsletters. Complete information available on the Web: http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__PR/GIC/2009/02/25__Essay__Contest,archiveCtx=1992696.html Blackburn, M. [AATG-L] German Information Center Essay Contest. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 26 Feb 2009).
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Title: German Information Center Essay Contest
Body: The German Information Center USA is proud to support the essay contest for the fourth year. Once again, the winning student and his/her teacher in each age category will receive an amazon.com gift certificate. ABOUT THE CONTEST The German Information Center USA fulfills the public diplomacy mission of the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. To encourage American students to get to know modern Germany, the GIC provides classroom materials to educators in the United States. The purpose of the essay contest is to familiarize students with today’s Germany. In addition, the contest offers students and their teachers an opportunity to discuss traditional and modern German culture, language and society. Detailed contest information such as rules, deadlines and the essay questions can be found on the website listed below. All entries must be submitted electronically by April 15, 2009. There will be three grade groupings for the contest: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. Winners will receive prizes and certificates; their essays will appear on this website (www.germany.info), as well as in the German Information Center USA’s newsletters. Complete information available on the Web: http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/__PR/GIC/2009/02/25__Essay__Contest,archiveCtx=1992696.html Blackburn, M. [AATG-L] German Information Center Essay Contest. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 26 Feb 2009).
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Title: National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week
Body: From http://www.promotelatin.org/nltrw.htm National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week Your Future is Our Future - March 2-6, 2009 NLTRW is a week in which as many educators as possible across the nation (and beyond) find one day to devote to talking to their students about becoming secondary Latin teachers. To see what is underway explore the NLTRW website at http://www.promotelatin.org/nltrw.htm .
Source: National Committee for Latin and Greek
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Title: National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week
Body: From http://www.promotelatin.org/nltrw.htm National Latin Teacher Recruitment Week Your Future is Our Future - March 2-6, 2009 NLTRW is a week in which as many educators as possible across the nation (and beyond) find one day to devote to talking to their students about becoming secondary Latin teachers. To see what is underway explore the NLTRW website at http://www.promotelatin.org/nltrw.htm .
Source: National Committee for Latin and Greek
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Title: Living Sentences - French Classroom Game
Body: Some days students just aren't in the mood to learn, which can make French classes frustrating for them as well as for the teacher. Playing games in French is one technique that can help recapture students' interest while helping them learn or review French. This game, called Living Sentences, is a fun way to practice vocabulary and verbs. Read a full description of the game at http://french.about.com/od/teachingresources/a/livingsentences.htm?nl=1 .
Source: About.com
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Title: Living Sentences - French Classroom Game
Body: Some days students just aren't in the mood to learn, which can make French classes frustrating for them as well as for the teacher. Playing games in French is one technique that can help recapture students' interest while helping them learn or review French. This game, called Living Sentences, is a fun way to practice vocabulary and verbs. Read a full description of the game at http://french.about.com/od/teachingresources/a/livingsentences.htm?nl=1 .
Source: About.com
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Title: Indiana Association of Students of French Congrès
Body: From http://iasfcongres.org/default.aspx The Congrès is an enjoyable day of compettion and activities for middle and high school students throughout the state. This year's contest will take place at Center Grove High School in Greenwood on April 25, 2009. All entry forms and fees must be postmarked by April 1, 2009. Download more information and a registrationpacket from http://iasfcongres.org/Documents/registration2009.pdf .
Source: IASF
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Title: Indiana Association of Students of French Congrès
Body: From http://iasfcongres.org/default.aspx The Congrès is an enjoyable day of compettion and activities for middle and high school students throughout the state. This year's contest will take place at Center Grove High School in Greenwood on April 25, 2009. All entry forms and fees must be postmarked by April 1, 2009. Download more information and a registrationpacket from http://iasfcongres.org/Documents/registration2009.pdf .
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Title: Webinar: Recommendations for Instruction of Adolescent Newcomers
Body: NCELA Webinar: Recommendations for Instruction of Adolescent Newcomers Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. EST To participate: Please register at: https://edcount.webex.com/edcount/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=963783804 The computer set up information will then be sent to you via email. The purpose of this webinar is to share information on the revised version of the Center of Instruction’s professional development module on research-based recommendations for instruction of adolescent newcomers. Dr. Mabel Rivera, Deputy Director in the Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics, University of Houston and Dr. Ani Moughamian, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston will be the presenters. Participants are encouraged to submit questions prior to the webinar to facilitate comprehensive responses. These questions should be sent to Sara Waring at swaring@edcount.com by March 2, 2009. Participants may also submit questions during the live event.
Source: NCELA List
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Title: Webinar: Recommendations for Instruction of Adolescent Newcomers
Body: NCELA Webinar: Recommendations for Instruction of Adolescent Newcomers Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. EST To participate: Please register at: https://edcount.webex.com/edcount/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=963783804 The computer set up information will then be sent to you via email. The purpose of this webinar is to share information on the revised version of the Center of Instruction’s professional development module on research-based recommendations for instruction of adolescent newcomers. Dr. Mabel Rivera, Deputy Director in the Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics, University of Houston and Dr. Ani Moughamian, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston will be the presenters. Participants are encouraged to submit questions prior to the webinar to facilitate comprehensive responses. These questions should be sent to Sara Waring at swaring@edcount.com by March 2, 2009. Participants may also submit questions during the live event.
Source: NCELA List
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Title: Article: Marginalizing English as a Second Language Teacher Expertise
Body: Marginalizing English as a Second Language Teacher Expertise: The exclusionary consequence of No Child Left Behind by Candace A. Harper, Ester J. de Jong, Elizabeth J. Platt Language Policy Journal Volume 7, Number 3, September, 2008 Abstract No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2001) fails to recognize English as a second language (ESL) as a specialized academic discipline in which teachers should be ‘‘highly qualified.’’ In this paper we examine the impact of this policy failure on the practice of teachers of K-12 English language learners (ELLs), particularly in the context of reading instruction governed by Reading First under NCLB. We draw on teachers’ perspectives through interviews conducted with 52 ESL teachers addressing the impact of NCLB in Florida schools. Findings include the devaluing of ESL teacher expertise and instructional roles, and the homogenization of curriculum, instruction, and assessment of ELLs whose needs disappear in the mainstream educational setting. We recommend that re-authorization of NCLB, future state legislation and district policies explicitly acknowledge the distinct linguistic, cultural, and academic learning characteristics of ELLs and the specialized professional knowledge and skills required for teachers who are highly qualified to teach them. Read the full article at http://www.ncsu.edu/eslglobe/marginalizing_ESL_teacher.html . Access the latest issue of ESL Globe at http://www.ncsu.edu/eslglobe .
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Title: Article: Marginalizing English as a Second Language Teacher Expertise
Body: Marginalizing English as a Second Language Teacher Expertise: The exclusionary consequence of No Child Left Behind by Candace A. Harper, Ester J. de Jong, Elizabeth J. Platt Language Policy Journal Volume 7, Number 3, September, 2008 Abstract No Child Left Behind (NCLB, 2001) fails to recognize English as a second language (ESL) as a specialized academic discipline in which teachers should be ‘‘highly qualified.’’ In this paper we examine the impact of this policy failure on the practice of teachers of K-12 English language learners (ELLs), particularly in the context of reading instruction governed by Reading First under NCLB. We draw on teachers’ perspectives through interviews conducted with 52 ESL teachers addressing the impact of NCLB in Florida schools. Findings include the devaluing of ESL teacher expertise and instructional roles, and the homogenization of curriculum, instruction, and assessment of ELLs whose needs disappear in the mainstream educational setting. We recommend that re-authorization of NCLB, future state legislation and district policies explicitly acknowledge the distinct linguistic, cultural, and academic learning characteristics of ELLs and the specialized professional knowledge and skills required for teachers who are highly qualified to teach them. Read the full article at http://www.ncsu.edu/eslglobe/marginalizing_ESL_teacher.html . Access the latest issue of ESL Globe at http://www.ncsu.edu/eslglobe .
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Title: Reading Activities
Body: An AATG listserv user recently posted this list of reading activities that are useful for any language classroom: - have the students illustrate different scenes - have the students write one character's name/initial on a small piece of paper, the teacher reads quotes, descriptions, or acts of the characters and the students must lift up which name it belongs to - have the students write poems about one of the characters. I usually let the students pick which type of poem; name poems and Elfchen are usually popular. - have the students act out a scene without talking - have the students come up with a title for each of the chapters if they don't already have names -have the students write 3-5 questions for the chapter - copy pictures from the story and the students have to describe what is happening or pick quotes from the story that fit -a timeline, either on cut up small paper or write it on construction paper and the students have to stand in order - I write the characters names' on a piece of butcher block paper and the students have to write whatever they can and switch groups around the room and add to other posters after a certain period of time -a mad libs activity- take out some of the words and have the students fill in the blanks with the correct parts of speech- don't let them see the story first An activity that will take about a whole period is making character posters. Each student choses a character and has to write 4 sentences, 4 quotes, 3 adjectives about that character. There must be one picture of the character and 2 pictures of something associated with the character. Have the students present their poster during the next class. There are also some good ideas on http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas Carey, C. Re: [AATG-L] Looking for new reading activities. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 16 Feb 2009).
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Title: Reading Activities
Body: An AATG listserv user recently posted this list of reading activities that are useful for any language classroom: - have the students illustrate different scenes - have the students write one character's name/initial on a small piece of paper, the teacher reads quotes, descriptions, or acts of the characters and the students must lift up which name it belongs to - have the students write poems about one of the characters. I usually let the students pick which type of poem; name poems and Elfchen are usually popular. - have the students act out a scene without talking - have the students come up with a title for each of the chapters if they don't already have names -have the students write 3-5 questions for the chapter - copy pictures from the story and the students have to describe what is happening or pick quotes from the story that fit -a timeline, either on cut up small paper or write it on construction paper and the students have to stand in order - I write the characters names' on a piece of butcher block paper and the students have to write whatever they can and switch groups around the room and add to other posters after a certain period of time -a mad libs activity- take out some of the words and have the students fill in the blanks with the correct parts of speech- don't let them see the story first An activity that will take about a whole period is making character posters. Each student choses a character and has to write 4 sentences, 4 quotes, 3 adjectives about that character. There must be one picture of the character and 2 pictures of something associated with the character. Have the students present their poster during the next class. There are also some good ideas on http://www.eslcafe.com/ideas Carey, C. Re: [AATG-L] Looking for new reading activities. American Association of Teachers of German listserv (AATG@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU, 16 Feb 2009).
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Title: Tar Heel Reader: Easy-to-Read Books
Body: From http://tarheelreader.org The Tar Heel Reader is a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces (i.e. switches, alternative keyboards, touch screens, and dedicated AAC devices). The books may be downloaded as slide shows in PowerPoint, Impress, or Flash format. You may write your own books using pictures from the huge collection at Flickr or pictures you upload. Books are available in several different languages. To find books in one particular language, use the search bar in the upper right of the page. Tar Heel Reader is available at http://tarheelreader.org .
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Title: Tar Heel Reader: Easy-to-Read Books
Body: From http://tarheelreader.org The Tar Heel Reader is a collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces (i.e. switches, alternative keyboards, touch screens, and dedicated AAC devices). The books may be downloaded as slide shows in PowerPoint, Impress, or Flash format. You may write your own books using pictures from the huge collection at Flickr or pictures you upload. Books are available in several different languages. To find books in one particular language, use the search bar in the upper right of the page. Tar Heel Reader is available at http://tarheelreader.org .
Source: Tar Heel Reader
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Title: Proficiency-Oriented Language Instruction and Assessment: A Curriculum Handbook for Teachers
Body: From http://nclrc.org/teaching_materials/materials_by_language/universal.html#handbook Proficiency-Oriented Language Instruction and Assessment: A Curriculum Handbook for Teachers Diane J. Tedick is the editor of The Minnesota Articulation Project, which has produced this wonderful resource for foreign language teachers. The Handbook is comprised of classroom tasks and thematic units. Each task and unit appears in a standard format or template that stipulates the corresponding theme, standards, level, purpose, functions, language structures, cultural aspects, and modalities. These can be viewed at http://www.carla.umn.edu/articulation/polia_tasks.html The Handbook has organized the tasks and units to correspond to a preliminary model of a curriculum framework based on a series of nine broad cultural themes including (1) Self, (2) Interpersonal Relationships, (3) Basic Needs, (4) Social Activities and Cultural Practices, (5) Leisure, (6) Education, (7) Responsibilities, (8) Cultural Identities, and (9) Cultural Contexts. Each theme and corresponding sub-themes can be incorporated into the language curriculum at every level of instruction so that a spiraling effect occurs. Read more about this handbook at http://nclrc.org/teaching_materials/materials_by_language/universal.html#handbook . The handbook is available at http://www.carla.umn.edu/articulation/polia_tasks.html .
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Title: Proficiency-Oriented Language Instruction and Assessment: A Curriculum Handbook for Teachers
Body: From http://nclrc.org/teaching_materials/materials_by_language/universal.html#handbook Proficiency-Oriented Language Instruction and Assessment: A Curriculum Handbook for Teachers Diane J. Tedick is the editor of The Minnesota Articulation Project, which has produced this wonderful resource for foreign language teachers. The Handbook is comprised of classroom tasks and thematic units. Each task and unit appears in a standard format or template that stipulates the corresponding theme, standards, level, purpose, functions, language structures, cultural aspects, and modalities. These can be viewed at http://www.carla.umn.edu/articulation/polia_tasks.html The Handbook has organized the tasks and units to correspond to a preliminary model of a curriculum framework based on a series of nine broad cultural themes including (1) Self, (2) Interpersonal Relationships, (3) Basic Needs, (4) Social Activities and Cultural Practices, (5) Leisure, (6) Education, (7) Responsibilities, (8) Cultural Identities, and (9) Cultural Contexts. Each theme and corresponding sub-themes can be incorporated into the language curriculum at every level of instruction so that a spiraling effect occurs. Read more about this handbook at http://nclrc.org/teaching_materials/materials_by_language/universal.html#handbook . The handbook is available at http://www.carla.umn.edu/articulation/polia_tasks.html .
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Title: Culture Crossing: Cross-Cultural Etiquette Guide
Body: From http://www.culturecrossing.net/about_this_guide.php CultureCrossing.net is an evolving database of cross-cultural information about every country in the world. This user-built guide allows people from all walks of life to share essential tips with each other about how to navigate our increasingly borderless world with savvy and sensitivity. Easy to navigate and free to use, CultureCrossing.net provides an opportunity for travelers, business people and students to: * Find information on 200+ countries and add your own knowledge to our guides * Ask specific questions and chat with other users and experts * Connect directly with community members from around the world * Access global resources to further your cross-cultural exploration Visit Culture Crossing at http://www.culturecrossing.net/index.php .
Source: Culture Crossing
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Title: Culture Crossing: Cross-Cultural Etiquette Guide
Body: From http://www.culturecrossing.net/about_this_guide.php CultureCrossing.net is an evolving database of cross-cultural information about every country in the world. This user-built guide allows people from all walks of life to share essential tips with each other about how to navigate our increasingly borderless world with savvy and sensitivity. Easy to navigate and free to use, CultureCrossing.net provides an opportunity for travelers, business people and students to: * Find information on 200+ countries and add your own knowledge to our guides * Ask specific questions and chat with other users and experts * Connect directly with community members from around the world * Access global resources to further your cross-cultural exploration Visit Culture Crossing at http://www.culturecrossing.net/index.php .
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