2012 Northeast Conference Sessions
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Session Descriptions
SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
46. ES: Holt McDougal: Motivate to
Communicate, Thoma Bastin,
Holt McDougal, Inc. ;Daniel Battisti,
Holt McDougal, Inc. ; Colleen McMahon, Holt McDougal, Inc.
Are you looking for new ways
to motivate and engage your students? Join this session where we explore a
variety of practical techniques and strategies to encourage active
participation among all of your students. Participants will leave with links to
these motivational games and to free online textbook previews. Return to your
classroom re-energized for Monday morning! In English with
examples in French and Spanish and of special interest to secondary school
educators.
47. Teaching about 20th-Century Germany through Youth Literature & Films, Jennifer Redmann, Franklin & Marshall College
Democracy and dictatorship, division and reunification: the history of Germany in the 20th century provides a fascinating focus for German courses at all levels. This presentation will introduce German youth novels (including graphic novels) and films for teaching about this time period, along with discussion activities and integrated assignments for practicing vocabulary and grammar. Participants will become familiar with some authentic texts and with literacy-based approaches, and will leave with classroom-ready materials. In English with examples in German and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.49. Groups, Games, & Good Times in
the LOTE Classroom!, Wendy Mercado, Bay Shore Middle School
; Valerie Greer, Bay Shore Middle School
Increase the level of
enthusiasm and participation in your class with games and cooperative
activities that use manipulatives. Learn activities
that make the students feel like your class is all fun and games when it's
actually a valuable learning environment that fosters listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills. Teachers will leave with a bounty of ideas that can
be implemented with any language or level. In English with
examples in French and Spanish, and of special interest to secondary school
educators.
50. It Is an Easy Language, Rajaa Chouairi, United States
Military Academy, West Point ; John Baskerville, Visiting International Faculty
This session will show a new
approach to teaching Arabic for beginners that would eliminate any erroneous
idea that Arabic is a very difficult language. We will explore how to introduce
the alphabet, the writing system, and the initial conversational skills in a
quick and accessible way. We will also refer to introducing spoken colloquial
along with the reading and writing from the first day of classes. Attendees
should be aware of the problematic aspects of Arabic diglossia
but no special background is otherwise necessary to benefit from the session. In English with examples in Arabic and of special interest to high
school and postsecondary educators.
51. ES: SAGE Study Abroad: Foreign
Travel: Nothing Beats Language Immersion on the Ground!,
Nathan Scott, SAGE Study Abroad
Language learning takes place
in many situations and contexts, but nothing beats total language immersion
where students must use their language skills on a daily basis. This session
explores the nuts and bolts of taking a language class abroad where they will
be immersed in both the language and culture they are studying. SAGE offers
trips to Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi speaking countries. In English and of special interest to high school and postsecondary
educators.
53. "Allons
au Cinéma": Promoting French through Films, Joyce Beckwith, Wilmington
High School
The Co-Chair of the AATF Promotion Commission will present new francophone films which are appropriate for National French Week or throughout the year. Attendees will receive handouts with web quests, assessments, activities and projects. This is an interactive session where participants will be encouraged to share promotional initiatives which have been successful for them as well. In English with examples in French and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
54. Facebooking & Skyping: Success & Challenges in the Language Center, Takako Shigehisa, Northern Virginia Community College
The presenter will share the outcome of her project, which advocated reinventing and redefining the use of the traditional language lab in a Community College setting where students are not resident and spend less time after/between classes with their classmates. The examples include Facebook pages and Skype conversations in Japanese language, but are applicable to any language class. The students' perspectives are shared in English. The audience will have access to and participate in a community of other instructors on a Blog site that houses examples as well as resources related to the presenter's project. Of special interest to community college educators.
55. Bringing Math & Environmental
Science into a Culture-Rich World Language Program, Shuhan
Wang, National Foreign Language Center ; Chiachyi Chiu, St. Andrew's School; Mei-ju Hwang, HS of Science and Technology
Two STARTALK student programs
designed and implemented curricula that integrated math, marine studies and
environmental protection, cultural activities, and a Chinese legend with
language instruction. Presenters will show how they designed and implemented
their curricula. They will show how this type of curricular design impacted
teachers' instructional strategies and assessment, and how it facilitated
student learning. Participants will explore selected curricular themes that tie
language, culture, and content together. They will have ample Q&A
opportunities and will walk away with a checklist for curriculum design of this
type of WL program. In English and of special interest to
elementary school educators.
56. ES: The Pulsera
Project: A New & Colorful Approach to Service Learning, Colin Crane, The Pulsera Project ; Chris Howell,
The Pulsera Project
The Pulsera
Project is a nonprofit organization that engages students in service-learning
through the sale of colorful handwoven bracelets made
by former Nicaraguan street children. We will invite teachers to join others in
over 150 schools who have used our free educational
short films and written firsthand accounts of street life as powerful
educational tools, improving comprehension and vocabulary while facilitating
conversations about poverty and global justice. In English
and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
57. 21st Century Skills Map for World
Languages: Making It Come Alive!, Marty Abbott, ACTFL
Have you established a 21st
Century Classroom that meets the needs of your learners? Come to this session
to see how curriculum, instruction, and assessment in a 21st Century Classroom
produce speakers and users of the language who can really measure up to
standards! Examples of curricula, instructional strategies and performance
assessments that are aligned with the 21st Century Skills Map for World
Languages will be shared with the audience. In English with
examples in English and of special interest to high school and postsecondary
educators.
58. Best of NJ: (IN) Formative
Assessment: Changing Classroom Practice, Rosanne Zeppieri,
West Windsor-Plainsboro RSD ; Priscilla Russel, Princeton Regional Schools
Formative assessments enable
teachers and students to gather information about student progress toward
targeted language proficiency and cultural goals. Looking closely at ongoing
assessments that provide information to guide teaching and meaningful feedback
to students, attendees investigate informal and formal measurement tools
appropriate for all levels of proficiency and take away a menu of assessments.
No special background knowledge necessary. In English and of
interest to preK-12 educators in all languages.
62. Tech in the Trenches, Beatriz Pelaez-Martinez, Tenafly HS
Feel like a tourist in
cyberspace? How exactly does one reach a student whose tech skills may be more
advanced that your own? This presentation will discuss some web 2.0
applications that are easy to use in the World Language classroom. The
presenter will show some student examples as well as frankly discuss some
things that have worked and some that haven't. If you feel like you are still
not a true digital citizen in the world of Web 2.0, this workshop is for you.
Some knowledge of web 2.0 is helpful but not required. In
English with examples in Italian and Spanish, and of special interest to
secondary school educators.
63. Identifying the Math Teacher In Your World Language Classroom, Sherri Harkins, Wicomico County PS ; Rhonda Churchill, Pittsville Elem and Middle School
Dos y dos, deux et deux, and duo et duo equals math connections in your world language classroom! This session will focus on how world language teachers can use math manipulatives as effective foreign language instructional tools. Making connections will be as easy as 1, 2, 3! Particpants will have hands-on experiences with the manipulatives and will go home with ideas that can be used Monday morning. In English with examples in French, Latin and Spanish, and of special interest to preK-8 educators.65. Best of WV: Developing the First
Person Viewpoint: Fostering Ownership & Empathy, Brad Martin, Elkins High
School/WVFLTA
This session focuses on
showing attendees examples of using visual story narratives in Haitian Creole,
French, Spanish, German and Chinese as a prompt for student expression in the
first person with embedded cultural perspectives through micro-blogging.
Attendees will experience a "novice" language introduction in Haitian
Creole. Then, with audience participation, post a personal blog. The same
process will be repeated with a movie clip with examples in French, Spanish,
German and Chinese. Finally, a Spanish-language online video course will be
showcased, with student examples provided. No background knowledge needed. In English and of special interest to middle, high school, and
postsecondary educators.
66. Evaluating, Selecting, &
Creating Effective Teaching Materials, Danmin Deng,
Defense Language Institute
It is well acknowledged that
appropriate teaching materials are crucial for language learners to succeed.
This presentation provides criteria for evaluating, selecting and designing
foreign language teaching materials to enhance students' overall learning
experience. Practical guidelines on how to adapt these materials into learner-centered
classrooms are addressed as well. In English with examples in
Chinese and of special interest to adult/professional educators.
67. ES: iEARN-USA:
Discovering Languages through NSLI-Y, Curtis Young, iEARN-USA
The National Security
Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) provides full-scholarships for high
school students to study languages abroad for summer or academic year programs.
The students have a choice between seven critical need languages that are
traditionally not taught in the United States including Arabic, Chinese, Hindi,
Korean, Russian, Turkish and Persian. iEARN-USA administers the NSLI-Y Grant in Morocco, Egypt, Korea,
China, Taiwan and India. Learn about how you and your students can benefit from
an international study abroad program. In English and of
special interest to high school educators.
69. ES: Beach Lloyd Publishers: Tu t'appelles Renée: Enfant cachée dans la France de Vichy,
Joanne Silver, Beach Lloyd Publishers, LLC ; Ruth Hartz,
An introduction to World War
II Resistance and Rescue during Nazi-Occupied France will be followed by
Holocaust child survivor Ruth Kapp Hartz presenting an illustrated synopsis of her books Tu t'appelles Renée and Your Name
is Renée. Classroom use will be discussed, including the study guides for each
edition and teachers' comments on using Tu t'appelles Renée. Ruth Hartz will
be available to sign books. In English and French with
examples in English and French, and of special interest to high school and
postsecondary educators.
70. Generation 1.5 Korean-American
Youth, Negotiating Who They Are, Kara Mac Donald, Defense Language Institute
The presenter discusses a
qualitative study of Generation 1.5 Korean-American middle and high school
students attending school in the U.S. The findings suggest that a complex
interplay between their past, present, and imagined future identities
influences the students' beliefs and ideologies about language learning and
use, often necessitating negotiations of investment in their Korean, American
and Korean-American identities as well as in Korean and English. No background
in identity studies or Korean-American culture is required. In
English with examples in Korean and of special interest to high school
educators.
71. Measuring Language Performance in
Grades K-6, Paula Patrick, Fairfax County Public Schools ;
Ingrid Badia, Fairfax County Public Schools
Presenters will share how to
measure language performance by using analytic and holistic rubrics developed
for grades K-6. Participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with
the language performance expectation for each grade level as well as
collaborate and share instructional strategies that will match the performance
expectation of each analytic rubric. Participants do not need to have any prior
background knowledge of the performance guidelines for this session; although,
it would be helpful. Examples will be in English and Spanish and the session
will be of special interest to elementary school educators.
72. Bring the Buzz to World Languages
in Your School!, Lee Bruner, St. Luke's School ;
Jonathan Shee, St. Luke's School
Are students, administration,
and parents abuzz about World Languages in your school? This session will give
you ideas to boost excitement for WL learning within all levels of your
community. Lee Bruner and Jon Shee, winners of NECTFL
2010 Best Presentation, will share easy-to-employ ideas and strategies for
World Language Weeks, technology integration, public relations, and
in-the-classroom activities that get everyone talking about your WL program! In English with examples in French and Spanish, and of special
interest to preK-12 educators.
73. Strategies that Work for the
National Language Teacher of the Year!, Marty Abbott,
ACTFL
The National Language Teacher
of the Year will share classroom strategies that have proved effective in
motivating students and promoting their use of the target language both within
and beyond the classroom. ACTFL's National Language Teacher of the Year Program
will be presented as it relates to the larger public awareness campaign
Discover Languages -- Discover the World! In English with
examples in English and of interest to all.
74. Connections through Writing, Monica Dominguez Mulholland, George Mason University
Want to go global in the language class? Then, this 2009 Sans, Inc./ MEAD Leadership Program Awards Project is for you! We will focus mainly on the writing process at the service of self-directed involvement and collaboration. Thus, we will explore ideas on how to create active writing-workshops, and how to share the experience beyond our classroom walls. The presenter will share student-made samples that involve technology and the arts in Spanish. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.75. Si Te Esse Scis Beatum, Plaude Sic!, Shannon Walker, The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School
This session will present practical ideas on implementing a Latin program in kindergarten through 6th grades. Topics include developing a scope and sequence for each grade, integrating Latin into core subjects through interdisciplinary lessons, and adapting instructional methods for the youngest learners. Basic knowledge of Latin is helpful. In English with examples in Latin and of special interest to elementary school educators.76. Musical Games in the Arabic Classroom, Tina Cannon, Renaissance Academy
Keep students engaged and
make the most of your precious classroom time by using musical games! Learn to
teach a song in the target language, and turn it into a game which maximizes
"student talk." Simple, fun songs are paired with "question and
answer" communicative tasks. Student communication drives the game. In
English with examples in Arabic, but games can be adapted for any language. Of special interest to preK-12 educators. Support for this
session was provided in part by the Teachers of Critical Languages Program's
Critical Language Project grant funds. The program is sponsored by the Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (ECA), and
implemented by American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS.
79. Integrating Web 2.0 tools in the
World Language Classroom, Christine Stanley, Roanoke College
; Giuliana Chapman, Roanoke College
Come and learn about mostly
free websites and web programs that can help you make the most of your class.
During the session, classroom applications and demonstrations that encourage
proficiency, participation, literacy, and language and writing skills from your
students will be provided. These activities can be used in class at any level
in the target language. No previous background needed to benefit from this
session. In English with examples in French, Italian and
Spanish, and of interest to all.
80. ES: Yale U P: Schreiben lernen – A New Innovative German Textbook from Yale! Jennifer Redmann, Franklin and Marshall College
“Schreiben lernen: A Writer’s Guide for Learners of German” is designed to improve writing in all language levels and is ideal for AP German classes. Co-author Jennifer Redmann will show how to use the book’s many writing activities with beginning, intermediate and advanced learners to increase proficiency in structuring their writing; build vocabulary; and write with cultural understanding for specific audiences and purposes. In English with examples in German and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
81. Best of NH: Differentiated Instruction in the World Languages Classroom, Corey Henderson, Inter-Lakes High School
Would you like to create lessons that intrigue and motivate your students? Would you like to find out within 60 seconds or less whether your students understand your lesson? Would you like to be able to challenge all students in your classroom at the same time? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, plan on attending this session. The basic theory of Differentiated Instruction will be introduced and discussed, and practical applications for use on Monday morning will be presented in detail. No background knowledge required. In English with examples in French and Spanish, and of special interest to preK-12 educators.
82. Lesson Planning for 21st Century
Learners: Some Things to Consider, Gregory Duncan, InterPrep,
Inc.
The finest curriculum, the
most beautiful thematic units, the latest textbook can all be
compromised at the point of lesson planning. Brain research, backward design
and motivation theory-along with other elements-will be woven together to paint
a picture of what is needed to plan effective lessons for 21st century language
learners. In English with examples in English and of special
interest to high school educators.
83. Developing Assessment Resources for
Less Commonly Taught Languages, Anne Donovan, Center for Applied Linguistics ; Margaret Malone, Center for Applied
Linguistics
The presentation describes
the methodology for the development of a Mandarin Chinese speaking test, a
self-access rater training program for Arabic instructors, and an online
database of foreign language tests with a companion tutorial about test
selection. The presentation will address the application of this methodology to
other projects to support foreign language assessment and the importance of
assessment for language program improvement and advocacy. In
English with examples in Arabic and Mandarin, and of special interest to high
school and postsecondary educators.
84. Classical Presence in Raphael's
Room of the Signature, Henry Bender, The Hill
School/St. Joseph's Univ
In this session, we will
explore the subtle and overt ways that awareness of Classical authors and the
literature that they produced informed the organization, design, and painting
of several critical scenes in the Room of the Signature painted by Raphael Sanzio. The overriding goal of the
presentation is to demonstrate the expansive value of
the Classics as carriers of culture. In English with examples in Italian and
Latin, and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators who
will benefit from having some familiarity with the identities of Classical
poets, philosophers, mathematicians and scientists.
85. ES: Wayside Publishing: TRIANGULO APROBADO & 3 Ways to Integrate the New Spanish Language Format, John McMullan, Millbrook School ; George Watson-Lopez, Walpole HS
Exam preparation books are filled with exercises which can be converted to classroom activities at various levels. We will take a new multiple-choice task on the forthcoming Spanish Language Exam and mold it into scaffolded activities. Using an AP exercise combining printed material and song, we will show how to develop it into activities for pre-AP levels using different modes of communication. In Spanish with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school educators.86. Creating Thoughtful Communication:
a Model for 21st Century Learners, Rosalie Cheatham, University of Arkansas at
Little Rock
Focusing on the 21st century
skills of critical thinking and problem solving, the presenter offers
strategies for redesigning course projects and assessments for intermediate
college level courses so that students develop language skills to explore
current problems and issues of interest to them. Techniques for assuring that
all modes of communication are developed and assessed appropriately in a real
world context are provided. In English with examples in
French and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
87. Teaching Language through Culture
& Literature, Anjel Tozcu,
Defense Language Institute
This presentation is about a
motivating short-stories course for intermediate and advanced students. The
curricular model is based on the author's own teaching experiences in
university settings. Through interactive learning, participants learn how to
utilize these short stories to promote reading, listening, speaking,
argumentation, critical thinking, vocabulary, and writing skills. Sample tasks,
activities, and lesson plans are provided. In English with
examples in English and of special interest to postsecondary colleagues.
88. ES: Vista Higher Learning: How to Teach with Film, Norah Lulich Jones, Fluency Professional Development
Learn how to use authentic film at all levels. Watch clips, shorts, and excerpts of full-length films with pre-, during, and post-viewing activities that connect the films to typical lessons and chapter contexts. Through viewing, discussion and small-group work, participants will prepare an instructional film unit for immediate use. In English with examples in French, German, Italian and Spanish, and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
89. The Digital Dialogue Journal: Tool
for Enhanced Language Class Communication, Bette Hirsch, Cabrillo College
Dialogue journals are widely
used to foster student-instructor communication and to develop student writing
skills. Structured in a digital format, they provide even greater possibilities
of reaching learning outcomes (grammar control, vocabulary development, writing
proficiency, idiomatic usage). The work in these dialogue journals will have as
reference the writing proficiency goals of first and second year language
classes as measured by general ACTFL descriptors. This session will give
examples of assignments/results in a third-semester college French course. In English with examples in French and of special interest to
community college educators.
90. Learn with NADSFL: 21st Century
Education, Greta Lundgaard, NADSFL
; Rosanne Zeppieri, West Windsor-Plainsboro
RSD
How do I move my world
languages department into the 21st Century? What are the first steps? Using the
Common Core Standards & the 21st Century Skills Map as a basis, this
session will be a forum for conversation, discussion, and collaborative problem
solving as we support each other in developing a world language department
committed to preparing learners for the future. Opportunities to establish networking
connections with colleagues will be provided. In English and of special
interest to department chairs, instructional leads and
district supervisors, especially at the secondary level.
91. Evidence-based Advocacy for an Early Start to Foreign Language Learning, Heather Hendry, University of Pittsburgh
Data that examine the
performance of students who have participated in a K-12 sequential program are
needed to provide evidence for educators who advocate for an early start to
foreign language learning. In this session, the presenters illustrate how
students who have participated in twelve to thirteen years of instruction
respond to exit interviews and perform on writing assignments. Participants
will have the chance to examine, evaluate, and discuss actual student samples.
No background knowledge required. In English with examples in
English and Spanish and of interest to all.
94. Best of RI: Tips, Tricks, & Technology in the Foreign Language Classroom, Kelly Harrington, Warwick Public Schools ; Courtney DeSousa, Warwick Public Schools
This session will focus on useful tips, tricks, and technology in the foreign language classroom, through a "Prezi" mode of presentation. Presenters will provide interdisciplinary project ideas, valuable writing strategies for all target language levels, and some of the BEST free websites for foreign language learners. In English with examples in Spanish and English, and of special interest to secondary school educators.95. Segunda
Vida 2.0: Invention of Identity for Authentic Cultural Learning
, Lois Cooper, Berkshire Community College ; Mary Jane Cowles,
Kenyon College
Learn how Spanish language
students at Berkshire Community College discovered Hispanic cultures by
creating identities and "autobiografía"
blogs of their written, video and audio essays. This work evidenced their
authentic engagement with current events in their "adopted"
countries. See how French students in two different high schools created Seconde vie projects with similar goals and somewhat
different methods in the "second generation" of the project. In English with examples in French and Spanish and of special
interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
96. Taking It up a Level: Teaching the German AP Course, Cynthia Chalupa, West Virginia University
How can classroom teachers best implement the new AP German Language and Culture course and prepare their students for the exam? This session highlights the development of course content that is closely aligned with the six course themes. It offers strategies for teaching essential topics and provides concrete examples of authentic, standards-based texts and tasks that will improve students' performance in all modes of communication. In English with examples in German and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
97. ES: BetterChinese: iPads in the Chinese Classroom, David Currie, BetterChinese, LLC
Laptops, interactive whiteboards, iPads, and more. How is technology changing the way students learn and extending education beyond traditional classrooms? How do we use it to teach Chinese more effectively? Come hear examples of how to utilize technology resources to facilitate Chinese language learning. Learn what activities and techniques teachers have found successful when using Better Chinese's state-adopted curriculum in a technology-wired environment. In English with examples in Chinese and of interest to all.98. Assessing Intercultural Competence
Growth Using Direct & Indirect Measures, Jean LeLoup,
USAF Academy ; Ronald Machoian,
USAF Academy ; Daniel Uribe, U.S. Air Force Academy
How do you measure
intercultural competence? Do such variables as language study and cultural
immersion trips abroad improve this competence? Presenters will discuss a study
conducted at the USAF Academy using a combination of indirect measures and a
direct measure (the Intercultural Development Inventory) to verify and assess
the improvement in intercultural competence of three different groups of cadets.
Handouts and opportunities for audience participation.
In English with examples in English and of special interest
to postsecondary educators.
99. Curriculum Development in Persian:
Standards, Goals, Evaluation, & Learning, Nicole Mills, Harvard University ; Pardis Minuchehr, Geroge Washington U -
Dept of Classical & Near Eastern
This presentation will
describe a 5-day STARTALK program in which over 20 Persian language
professionals consisting of university professors, scholars, and community
instructors collectively designed a national curriculum guide, including
benchmarks and standards, for the novice and intermediate levels of Persian.
The STARTALK workshop curriculum as well as the developed goals, themes, and
model units will be presented. The presentation will provide participants with
tips as to how to collectively develop uniform benchmarks, standards, and goals
for language programs. No significant background knowledge is required. In English with examples in Persian and of special interest to
postsecondary educators.
100. ES: Georgetown University Press: Introduction to the 3rd Edition of the Al-Kitaab Program, Gina Lindquist, Georgetown University Press
A Georgetown University Press representative will present the new third edition of "Alif Baa" and "Al-Kitaab: Part One," both part of the best-selling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program. We will explain how to use the books and website, highlighting the updates in the third edition. Teacher copies will be available for all attendees. Questions will be welcome! In English and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
102. ES: Cengage Learning: Improving Teaching & Learning with the iLrn Heinle Learning Center, Andrew Tabor, Cengage; Mark Overstreet, Cengage; Greg Rivera, Cengage
This presentation will show the latest in technology resources from Heinle Cengage Learning. We will demonstrate how our online voiceboard, tutorials and student self-tests combine with an ease of use for the instructor to improve student learning outcomes. Applicable for all contexts from fully-classroom to fully-hybrid to fully-online courses. In English with examples in French, German, Italian and Spanish, and of special interest to postsecondary educators.
103. ES: CLE International/FDLM: Les outils numériques chez CLE
International, Bruno Lombard, CLE International/FDLM
A travers des exemples de nouveautés éditoriales de CLE
International nous explorerons les différentes fonctionnalités offertes par le numérique en nous
appuyant sur les contenus des ouvrages présentes et leur démarches méthodologiques (publics adolescents-adultes).
In French with examples in French and of special interest to
preK-12 educators.
104. Evidence-Based Advocacy for World Language Programs, Betsy Hart, National Foreign Language Center ; Cheryl Berman, Howard Community College ; Mary Curran, Rutgers University ; Laura Hoover, Fauquier County Public Schools
Effective advocacy requires evidence to support a position and success stories to relate to target audiences. This session presents proven strategies, required data collection, and lessons learned in K-12 schools, community colleges, and teacher education programs in generating the demand for world language programs and recruiting qualified teachers to support them. Participants will develop their own advocacy plans that will be effective for their individual language programs. This session does not require background knowledge; it will benefit all teachers and administrators in world language programs. In English and of interest to all.105. National Standards Update & Revised ACTFL/NCATE Standards, TBA
What impact have the national student standards had in the field and what are the latest updates and new initiatives? This session will inform the audience about the final recommendations made from the standards impact grant and present the newly revised ACTFL/NCATE standards. The audience will have the opportunity to react to the ACTFL/NCATE standards and provide input. In English with examples in English and of interest to all (general knowledge of the 5 C's is needed).106. Creative Solutions to Meet the
Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities, Eve Leons, Landmark College
Many students, especially
those with learning disabilities, benefit from teacher designed learning
materials. This session will focus on the specific challenges students with
learning disabilities face and explore how many of their needs can be addressed
through tailor-made practice materials and careful curricular choices. Special
attention will be given to the role that technology can play in the creation of
multi-modal support materials. Working familiarity with computers is a plus. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high
school and postsecondary educators.
107. Content-based Lessons to Enhance K-8 Curricula, Heather Hendry, University of Pittsburgh
In this session, participants engage in hands-on demonstration lessons and explore a variety of content-based instructional strategies to promote students' skills in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication. By the completion of the session, participants will identify several ways in which they can enhance their current K-8 curricula by connecting with other content areas. No special background knowledge required. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to K-8 educators.110. ES: Santillana: Español Santillana: A New Dawn for Spanish as a World Language, Barbara Jones, Santillana USA
Presenters will introduce a new Spanish as a World Language program that has been designed for secondary school students. Español Santillana helps Spanish language learners develop effective communication skills, maintain motivation through a fun storyline, and retain information via integrated cultural and linguistic content. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school educators.111. ES: Pearson: Meet the iGeneration Learner in Your Spanish Classroom!, Cathy Wilson, Pearson ; Maria Hubbard, Pearson
Ever wonder what is going on with your "plugged in" students? How do they view content, connection, and communication differently? How can you expand your teaching strategies for this rewired generation? In this session, you'll "meet" your iGeneration learners and see how to adapt what you already are doing to reach them. Examples come from REALIDADES but are applicable to other materials. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school educators.112. Beyond Tourism: Integrating Austria & Switzerland into the German Curriculum,
Jennifer Peterson, University of Minnesota
According to best practices
globally, U.S. German instructors must incorporate Swiss and Austrian national
language varieties into their curriculum. This session introduces a variety of
materials and strategies at all levels of language proficiency. Teachers do not
become specialists in Swiss and Austrian German but rather find ways of
training their students to recognize and understand linguistic and cultural
differences. Hands-on activities and handouts will provide examples of
practical activities. No background knowledge of Swiss or Austrian culture is
required. In German with examples in German and of special
interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
113. ES: ChinaSprout, Inc.: Story-Telling and Song: Developing Fluency/Literacy in the Chinese Classroom, Robin Harvey, ChinaSprout, Inc.
We tell stories every day: stories about our lives, about other people, and about our experiences. In order to become proficient in Chinese, our students must learn how to tell the stories of their lives. In this session, we will share narrative songs, chants and stories designed for developing natural communicative abilities and discuss the linguistic and sociocultural goals met by these stories. We will share lesson plans, activities and strategies for using stories and narratives in the Chinese language classroom. In English with examples in Chinese and of special interest to preK-8 educators.
114. Best of PA: Global Expo: A
Celebration of Our World, Shelly Campbell, Wilson School District
; Kathy Beck, Wilson School District
This session will show
attendees how to host a multidisciplinary Global Expo at their school. This
curricular event will unite students and staff as they work together to build
exhibits that represent countries in our world. Presenters will use a website
to take participants through the steps to plan a Global Expo as well as offer
student and administrative feedback. They will highlight ways to involve the
entire school community as well as the local community through activities and
entertainment. Go Global with us! In English and of interest
to secondary school educators in all languages.
115. ES: SANS, Inc./Sony Language Learning Technology: New Collaborative Methods of Virtual Language Learning to Increase Engagement, Gloryvee Cordero,
Learn how SANSSpace Virtual Language Learning Environment (VLLE) can engage students in language learning 24/7. SANSSpace (TM) VLLE virtually links language courses, content, and learning communities. The online digital comparative recorder is an essential tool to promote communication practice and reinforce skill development. See how synchronous and asynchronous tools encourage collaborative laerning anywhere, anytime. In English with examples in English and Spanish, and of special interest to secondary and postsecondary educators.
116. How Willa Cather, Lynn Sherr, & Ted Turner Came to Classics, Paul Properzio, Boston Latin Academy
How did the famous among us
come to the Classics? The list is endless and includes such luminaries as Jane
Addams, James Baker, W.E.B. Dubois, Betty Freidan, and Toni Morrison. This
session looks at three remarkable Americans -- writer Willa Cather, jounalist Lynn Sherr, and
entrepreneur Ted Turner and how each came to the Classics. Handout provided. In English with examples in English, Latin, French and Greek, and
of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
118. Investigating Cultural Identities
at the Intermediate Level, Sharon Wilkinson, Simpson College
The intermediate level can be
tricky to teach, particularly in a college setting where students from
different language learning backgrounds tend to merge. This session reports on
an experimental course that engaged intermediate-level students of French in
collecting and analyzing data about cultural topics from native correspondents
in three different regions of the French-speaking world: Europe, Africa, and
the South Pacific. Advantages and challenges of this type of course design will
be discussed, as well as adaptations of this post-secondary project to other
languages and school contexts. Participants will leave the session with an
implementable plan for designing an intermediate language course (or
intermediate activities) such as the one(s) described, as well as one example
of how to approach redesigning a curriculum using research techniques and
project-based learning to engage students. No special background knowledge
required. In English with examples in French and of special
interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
119. Profile of Successful Arabic, Chinese, & Russian Learners at USMA, Johannes Vazulik, US Military Academy ; Sherri Bellinger, United States Military Academy
A review of language placement procedures at USMA prompted an investigation to determine possible predictors of success from data available in cadets' composite records. Results obtained thus far show moderate to strong correlations between certain data points and success in the study of Arabic, Chinese and Russian that will be useful in both student language placement and advisement. Rudimentary knowledge of statistics would be useful but is not required. In English and of special interest to postsecondary educators.120. Bullet-Proof Your Language Program: Powerful Advocacy for Long-Term Success, Jessica Haxhi, Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School ; Ben Rifkin, The College of New Jersey
Advocacy for language programs cannot begin when a crisis arises. The key to a bullet-proof language program is long-term "maintenance advocacy" through a process of assessment, public relations, and high-quality teaching. The presenters will outline best practices for preK-16+ advocacy to keep your program alive and well, and will offer specific examples for assessing, documenting success and communicating with stakeholders in a variety of programs and situations. In English with examples in Japanese and Russian, and of interest to all.121. The First Three Weeks: Strategies for Including Students with Disabilities, Wade Edwards, Longwood University ; Sally Scott, University of Mary Washington
Increased enrollments of college students with disabilities offer new opportunities for inclusive teaching. This session emphasizes the importance of the first three weeks of the semester in fostering an inclusive pedagogy. Participants will reflect on their own teaching practices in key areas identified by students with disabilities and discuss inclusive strategies for course design and cross campus collaboration. In English with examples in French, German and Spanish, and of special interest to postsecondary educators.SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012
124. Can You Dig It? An Archaeological
Adventure, Margaret Hicks, Lloyd C. Bird High School
Have you ever wanted to be an
archaeologist? Find out what it was like for three high school Latin teachers
to work in ancient Pompeii and Stabiae for three
weeks in a program with the University of Maryland's School of Architecture.
Perhaps you will want to participate, too. Receive a CD of pictures of some of
the latest work being done in the Vesuvian region. No
special background required, but understanding of the circumstances of the
eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. is a plus. In English
with examples in English and of particular interest to Latin teachers in high
school or college/university.
125. Teaching SpokenMedia
Arabic: Design, Content, &Tasks Based on Arab Spring, Ghassan Husseinali,
George Mason University
This presentation will begin
by identifying the benefits of using authentic spoken Arabic to advance
proficiency in Arabic. The presenter will describe how the course introduced
students to active political and social movements in the Arab Spring. He will
document the steps taken to create a new media Arabic course using online TV
and radio channels only. The presenter will share the time-consuming work
involved in searching for current online materials that were appropriate in
terms of content and format for the class. Once the material has been selected,
tasks and activities must be designed. However, the material was always interesting
and relevant to the events of the Arab Spring. In English
with examples in Arabic and of special interest to high school and
postsecondary educators.
127. Best of ME: Vocabulary & Grammar Review Games to Keep Middle School Students Engaged, Amber Burks, Middle School of the Kennebunks
Middle school students need continuous opportunities to practice vocabulary and grammar they have been taught. I will present a variety of games that will channel the energy of your more "active" students or enliven your more "passive" students, while remaining in the target language. You will leave with a bundle of instructions and materials to play games in your own classrooms on Monday! In English with examples in French and Spanish and of special interest to middle..
129. Best of VA: A Method of Teaching
Literary Reading, Analysis, & Interpretation, Eugenia Muñoz, Virginia
Commonwealth University
A method of
teaching Reading, Analysis and Interpretation of literary texts. It is a guide of detailed questions and activities for
students to discover the process of creation of literary texts, to interpret
them and to relate them to real life. Examples include a short story and
poetry. Participants only need to understand Spanish and to be interested in
teaching Spanish language, culture and literature. In Spanish
with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school and
postsecondary educators.
130. What Crisis? Make it Work for You,
Kathy Fegely, Antietam HS/AATG
All world language teachers
are concerned with maintaining and strengthening their programs as budgets are
reviewed. This session will share successful ideas for marketing language
programs in the school and greater community. Strategies for attracting new
students, retaining currently enrolled students, and advocating to diverse
populations will be discussed by the participants in a format guided by the
presenters. Emphasis will be directed to German programs, but the strategies
are transferable to any world language. In English with
examples in German and of interest to all.
131. ES: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: French Immersion at l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Josée Morin, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Come and discover the unique programs developed by the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. We have immersion programs for all ages to improve written and oral skills and to communicate effectively in French. There are also university and youth programs with social and recreational activities linked to the curriculum. The teacher program is designed for French high school teachers for whom French is not the first language. The French day care center permits parents to bring along family members to share this experience. An affordable French experience in Canada is possible! In English with examples in French and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.132. Film, Language Acquisition, &
Global Identities, John De Mado, John De Mado Lang. Seminars, Inc.
Quite often, foreign film
viewing is reserved for upper level courses and primarily targets the skill of
listening comprehension. This session will use the critically acclaimed film Il
Postino (The Postman) as a vehicle to develop
language acquisition and cultural awareness at multiple levels. Open to all
languages. Be prepared to laugh heartily and to reflect profoundly. In English with examples in French, Italian and Spanish, and of
special interest to secondary school educators.
133. Classroom Management Ideas for the
Elementary Chinese Classroom, Janice Dowd, Montclair Public Schools
; Sara Buchbaum, Northern Highlands Reg. High School; Lucy Chu Lee, Livingston High School
Beginning teachers need to
learn how to manage a classroom in a firm, but friendly, way. This session will
present strategies that work for motivating students to learn and ensure that a
classroom runs smoothly. Presenters will discuss movement, a system of rewards,
and how to ensure that all students learn. Teachers will actively participate
in the session and experience procedures for good classroom management. In English with examples in Chinese and of special interest to
elementary school educators.
135. Classicism Revisited, Sister Mary Helen Kashuba SSJ, Chestnut Hill College
This session will demonstrate how to familiarize students of French with the theme of classicism, in art, music, and literature. The presenter will discuss selected units and works from Aristotle to Anouilh, and artistic productions from la Maison carrée in Nîmes to the Madeleine in Paris. The session will include description of the syllabus, classroom assignments, and student projects. It emphasizes communication, connections, and communities. Some knowledge of classicism would be helpful. In French with examples in French and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.136. SANS, Inc./Mead Session: Experiential Problem Solving, Ruth Chang, East Brunswick High School
Looking to engage your students and keep them talking? This session exemplifies "experiential problem-solving," an approach that strengthens students' desire to learn to communicate in a 2nd language. I will ask you to become students and participate in two lessons, so you can develop your own experiential learning activities. One will involve solving a crime and preparing for a trial, the second requires you to identify what is wrong with the French food served and correct the culinary mistakes. In English with examples in French and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
137. Online and Hybrid Courses in the Community College Context, Charlotte Gifford, Greenfield (MA) Community College; Laura Franklin, Northern Virginia Community College
Do you find that sometimes people just don't get it about community colleges? Let's face it, we can feel frustrated when people misunderstand the community college mission and the reality of our open-access institutions. And yet we're in the press all the time! Once again this year, NECTFL is giving us a forum to discuss a topic of particular interest to us - and providing a light breakfast! Out topic is online and hybrid courses, and discussion will be led by Laura Franklin, a Past Char of NECTFL who has extensive experience with online teaching and learning. You will not want to miss the change to hear from this award-winning technology expert! In English and of interest to all community college educators.
138. Reaching Elementary World Language Students through Technology, Erin Bolden, Providence Day School ; Nora LaLinde, Providence Day School
Whether a novice to technology or an avid user, elementary school world language teachers need to be able to reach their students through effective tools like iPads and interactive whiteboards. Come learn how the Lower School teachers at Providence Day School are making this a reality for their students! Participants will leave with new ideas and resources that they can try in their own language classes! Helpful hints, organizing tips, and common pitfalls will be shared. In English with examples in Chinese, French and Spanish, and of special interest to elementary school educators.139. Defending French in a Age of Budget
Cuts & Globalization, Jayne Abrate, AATF/
Southern Illinois University ; Ann Sunderland, AATF
The presenters will discuss
ways in which the AATF supports teachers who need to take advantage of every
opportunity to promote their French programs. Participants will leave with
sample documents for speaking to school boards, administrators, parents, and
potential students. In French with examples in French and of
interest to all.
141. A Four-Skill Integrated Approach to
Personal Reflective Blogs, Lina Lee, University of New Hampshire
This presentation will
discuss how language teachers can use reflective blogs to develop students'
language skills. Examples of using a four-skill integrated approach to
task-based activities with digital tools will be shown in Spanish but can be
easily incorporated into other languages. The presentation will further explore
how peer feedback helps students develop new ideas and teacher feedback
encourages focus on form for language accuracy. Little or no familiarity with
topic is required. In English with examples in Spanish and of
special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
142. Digital Commentary on Classical
Texts: Problems & Prospects, Christopher Francese, Dickinson College
Digital media allow for many
improvements on paper intermediate textbooks in presenting commentary and
gathering information on classical texts. This session presents a critical
survey of the current state of the field, and suggests strategies for getting
the most out of online resources. Handouts provided. In
English with examples in Latin, and of special interest to high school and
postsecondary educators. Some knowledge of Latin and basic computer
literacy are assumed.
143. Travelling with Ibn
Batouta, Sanaa Jouejati, Northwest Ohio Arabic Language Institute
This session will expose the
unlimited possibilities of teaching Arabic using the 5C's in a creative way
through the study of the travels of Ibn Batouta. Through a powerpoint
presentation, many examples will be shared and discussed. Ample
opportunity for Q&A and feedback. No specific background knowledge
is required. In Arabic with examples in Arabic and of special
interest to secondary school educators.
145. SANS, Inc./Mead Session: Creativity in the LOTE Classroom, Toni Johnson, Penn Yan Academy
"Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun" (Mary Lou Cook). This session will present stories, strategies, and suggestions on how all of these can take place in your LOTE classroom. By providing students with opportunities to learn and show what they have learned in different and creative ways, I believe they will take a more active role in their learning. This session will show how I have woven the ACTFL Integrated Performance Assessment, various Web 2.0 sites, and other creative tasks into the development of students' communication skills. In English with examples in French and of particular interest to secondary school educators.147. Best of DC: Let the Kids Do the Talking: Activities to Enhance Communication, Ana Rosa Koski-Karell, Arlington PS/GWATFL ; Laura Tokarczyk, Arlington Public Schools/GWATFL
This session will demonstrate fun and interactive activities for the World Language classroom that promote communication in any target language. Participate in the action and take home useful ideas to make language learning engaging and productive. Speaking, reading, and listening activities practice vocabulary and incorporate content to help students be creative communicators. The activities presented are applicable to any language and include manipulatives, games, target-culture realia and students' native culture. Participants will leave with over a dozen ideas and will brainstorm how to vary them for their own classrooms. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to PreK-12 educators.
148. What's Up at AATG?,
Keith Cothrun, AATG
Come meet the new AATG
Executive Director! This networking session for teachers and instructors of
German will discuss the status of German in U.S. educational institutions and our
various promotional materials and strategies for supporting the teaching and
learning of German programs at all levels of instruction. Participants will
discuss areas for support and exchange ideas. In English and
of interest to all.
149. Wiki Projects in the College
Foreign Language Curriculum, Ben Rifkin, The College of New Jersey
; Cori Anderson, The College of New Jersey ; Irina Yampolskaya,
The College of New Jersey
We will present a Wiki
Project assignment for use at any college level in any language, demonstrating
how it helps students meet the National Standards for culture, connections, and
comparisons, while meeting liberal arts objectives in collaboration,
technology, analysis, and writing. We will show student work and share details
of the assignment and grading criteria so participants can adapt it for their
own courses. In English with examples in English and Russian,
and of special interest to postsecondary educators.
150. Speaking of Dialogues, Elizabeth Dete, Carlisle (PA) Area School District (ret.)
Speaking of
Dialogues Take the predictability out of your dialogues. Let's take food vocabulary out of the traditional
restaurant scene. Let's take recycling vocabulary out of the traditional set up
of the family or school that recycles. As a culmination to a writing project
bring students together not as themselves but as the characters from the
writing assignment. Allow students to take on a new persona by using wigs,
hats, costumes, beads and other props. Stand up, don't sit. Require action and
movement about the room in the course of the dialogue. In
English with examples in German and Spanish, and of special interest to high
school and postsecondary educators.
151. Communicative Chinese: How Do Textbooks Measure Up?, Lucy Chu Lee, Livingston HS ; Carol Chen, CLASS/Choate Rosemary Hall ; Janice Dowd, Montclair Public Schools
Many Chinese textbooks claim to have a communicative approach but in reality are nothing more than vocabulary and dialog memorization. The presenters have developed a set of criteria for evaluating textbooks to see if they truly fit the communicative model. In this session, the presenters will share their criteria and ask for further input from the participants. In English with examples in Chinese and of particular interest to high school educators.153. ES: Edizioni Edilingua: L'italiano all'università and
Arrivederci! Two New Italian Course Books, Antonella
Albano, Educational Consultant Edilingua USA-Canada
In this session teachers will
have the opportunity to discover Edilingua's two
brand new course books. But, most important, see how they can
be used, in a simple way. "L'italiano all'università" is suitable for any university and
college curriculum, presenting familiar situations of everyday life useful to
university students both within and outside the campus. "Arrivederci"
is a unique, slow progression, course book, perfectly balanced between communication
skills and grammar objectives. Students will enjoy learning Italian thanks
to/through authentic Italian real-life texts. All attendees will receive a desk
copy of the books! In Italian with examples in Italian and of
special interest to postsecondary educators.
154. ES: EMC Publishing: ¡A toda vela! - Advanced Spanish Program Develops Students for AP & Beyond!, Tanya Brown, EMC Publishing
Join us and learn why EMC's ¡A toda vela! is the perfect book to prepare students for the new AP Spanish Language and Culture exam in May 2014 as well as the current AP exam. ¡A toda vela! is a comprehensive, advanced Spanish language program that uses integrated skills and tasks to employ the Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational modes of communication; increase awareness of the target culture; engage in the study of language thematically; and explore cultural contexts through the use of media. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school educators.156. ¡Brasil:
Camino al Mundial 2014!, Ana Tamayo, Rutgers University
This unit will introduce the
participants to the practices, products, and perspectives of the culture of
soccer in Hispanic communities. In terms of cultural practices, the audience
will comprehend and analyze the basic rules of soccer and its other styles. The
products will be presented through the soccer field and its materials as well
as FIFA's anthem, FIFA's emblem, and some of the finest soccer players in the
world. The perspectives will be addressed by comparing and contrasting soccer
with American football and by exchanging information with native communities in
Latin America. Background knowledge is not necessary. In
Spanish with examples in Spanish and English and of special interest to high
school educators.
157. Que
sais-je? La Martinique, Claire Kew, Salisbury University
Teachers are consistently
told that the future of French looks bleak. Indeed, in French Melancholy, Éric Zemmour states,
"...even the French elite have given up. They don't care anymore. They all
speak English." However, with 200 million speakers, the French language is
thriving... in France's former colonies. Come increase your Martinican
knowledge, and leave with activities that are easily integrated into your
existing language curriculum. Hands-on activities and no previous knowledge of
the island of Martinique is required. In French with examples in French and of special interest to high
school and postsecondary educators.
159. Wheat or Chaff?:
Knowing Good Activities When You See Them, Sharon Deering,
Arlington Independent School District
Teachers and curriculum
writers wrestle on a continuing basis with balancing the textbook, its
ancillary resources, and the many supplemental materials available from books,
the internet, colleagues, and any number of other sources. This session will
offer ways to analyze the value of various activities and the role they might
or might not play in achieving unit objectives and reaching target proficiency
levels. In English with examples in English, French, German
and Spanish, and of special interest to high school educators.
160. Towards a
Solution: What to Offer in the Post-AP Latin Year, Henry Bender, The Hill
School/St. Joseph's Univ
The panel will address
briefly whether the AP Latin of 2013 Caesar-Vergil should be taught in the
senior year or the junior year of high school and whether there is an advantage
to a student's college application if the AP was done in third year. The
principal focus will be on (if AP Latin is a third-year offering) what authors
and genres would constitute the best post-AP curricular offering. Finally, if
AP is taught as a cap experience in senior year, should there be a Pre-AP
course in the third year? Teachers from various schools (public, private, independent,
day and boarding) will present their point of view on these topics. There will
be question-and-answer periods allowing a full discussion to take place. Panel
participants will be asked to bring copies of post- or pre-AP syllabi intended
to address the issues raised in the panel. In English with examples in English
and Latin and of special interest to high school educators who are familiar
with the teaching of AP and the curricular dimensions of post-AP offerings.
161. Formative Assessment for Introductory
Arabic, Soumaya Long, CCBC
Using
Formative Assessment for Monitoring Course Implementation and Delivery:
Participants will have the chance to learn how ongoing simple assessment tools
can be the key to improving a language course during the semester. These tools provide feedback on instructor strengths and
weaknesses. A case study for Introductory Arabic will be used as an example,
and participants will have a chance to tailor a formative assessment package
for use in their own courses. Handouts provided. In English
with examples in Arabic but useful for any language, and of special interest to
community college educators.
163. Best of MD: Kinesthetic Connections -- Using Movement to Teach Spanish, Jodie Hogan, Anne Arundel Community College/AACPS
In this session, you will learn how to tap into your students' kinesthetic intelligence. Essentially, you will discover how to use movement to teach grammar, vocabulary, culture and teambuilding. A large percentage of our students are kinesthetic learners. Let's learn how to use this intelligence to our advantage! You will receive a detailed handout of each technique and will hopefully have a little fun as we practice each one. In English and Spanish with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school educators.165. Music & Image in "Soldados de Salamina", Marta Villar, Boston University
Feature-length film in the language classroom is a powerful tool for learning a language. This session will facilitate means to optimize the student's comprehension of the language of film using different clips from the Spanish film "Soldados de Salamina." We will analyze a scene from the film to explore the language of the camera shots and how music can actively shape the interpretation of them. Participants will be able to foster in their students an awareness of the meaning embedded within the non-verbal elements in the film. In Spanish with examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.166. Deutsch(land)
vor! Using Soccer to Teach German Interactively,
Amanda Sheffer, Catholic University of America
This session explores the use
of soccer to teach the German language to intermediate and advanced students.
It presents a university course where students learn the game, vocabulary, give
and receive directions in an immersion setting, and explore German culture
through national identity with soccer. The methodological precursors to this
type of class, TPR and recent studies on brain function and language learning
with physical activity, will be covered. This model can be used for other
activities in other languages from grade school to college. Highly interactive
session with materials provided. In German and with examples
in German and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
167. Discovering Language through Art, Beatriz Huarte Macione, King College
This Spanish language presentation focuses on two contemporary architects of Spain: Rafael Moneo and Santiago Calatrava. The images of power point take the audience into a virtual journey throughout Spain and the United States to discover their works. This cultural unit focuses on the development of the five C's proficiencies as described in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Handouts are available for classroom use. In Spanish with examples in Spanish and of particular interest to high school and postsecondary educators.168. ES: Education Office-Embassy of Spain: Spanish Contemporary Cinema, Jesús M. Alvarez González, Embassy of Spain Education Office
Spanish film production, as a reflection of deep social and political developments in the recent history of Spain, presents very distinctive features and topics. Although most Spanish movies are very personal and intimate -- many directors act as screenwriters -- they also seek to please mass audiences. This presentation will be conducted in Spanish and is of interest to educators at all levels of instruction.169. Classroom Management in a Foreign Language Class, Bettie Chang-Twillie, Asian Studies Academy@Dwight-Bellizzi
Need a boost with classroom management in your foreign language class? Come and learn classroom management strategies that will help your class run smoothly while improving your students' learning potential. This presentation will enhance teachers' classroom management in a foreign language classroom setting while obtaining the integrity of teaching in 100% target language. In Mandarin Chinese with examples in Mandarin Chinese and of special interest to elementary educators.
171. Socialnetwork
the Language Class! Facebook, Skype, & e-Portfolio,
Michela Baraldi, Cornell
University
This session explores how Facebook can create a social community in a language
classroom as well as enhance cultural learning. We will discuss how a
"secret social network" was created for the language class; how Skype
exchanges with Italian students were put in place; and how this increased
students' critical thinking and cross-cultural awareness. Furthermore, the
session will present the use of ePortfolios as an
assessment tool as well as a means for student self-evaluation. Presented in English with examples in Italian and English, of
interest to both high school and postsecondary educators.
172. Immersion Multiculturelle
Francophone à Partir des Documents Audiovisuels en Ligne, Bertrand Tchoumi, Morgan State University
In this session, participants will explore the diversity and the wealth of the francophone culture and civilization by viewing and exploiting multicultural audiovisuals covering a variety of national and global themes, such as immigration and the environment. They will be equipped with resources and strategies to integrate them in their teaching in order to educate all students about diversity and commonality through foreign languages. Hands-on session with handout, CD, and DVD provided. In French with examples in French, and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
173. ES: Explorica: Take Classroom Lessons on Educational Tours, TBD, Explorica
Led by an Explorica employee and a veteran teacher who has taken many students abroad, this discussion will show you how in-class lesson plans can come alive by giving students first-hand experiences with their subjects. The discussion will also present key stats and figures from an independent, third-party survey designed to measure the overall benefits to students of educational travel. In English and of special interest to high school educators.
174. But I Don't Teach AP!! Advanced
Strategies with Novice Learners, Jim Ventosa, Marriotts Ridge High School ;
Jennifer Cornell, Mount Hebron High School
Novice level students try to
convince us that you need notecards to speak and a
dictionary to write, that reading is too hard and recordings are too fast.
They're wrong, and we can help them improve in all areas by adapting strategies
from advanced levels and using them in levels 1-3. By aligning curriculum, the
vertical articulation model will also decrease the shock that some students
feel when entering an upper level class. In English with
examples in Spanish and of special interest to high school educators.
175. Keeping Kids Engaged & Coming
Back for More, Michelle Kindt, Hershey Middle School
Concerned about enrollment?
Tired of watching students drop your courses? Engage them in instructionally
sound and diverse language acquisition activities that will keep them motivated
and coming back to your upper level classes. National Board Certified teacher,
Michelle Kindt, presents a workshop that addresses language acquisition
through: gestures, role-play, reading, holistic grammar instruction, and use of
authentic resources. Handouts provided. In English with
examples in French and of special interest to secondary school educators.
177. ES: Santillana
USA: Descubre el Español,
Mario Jones, Santillana USA
Elementary school children
travel and learn through print and technology
resources! "Descubre el español"
is a brand-new, K-5 Spanish FLES program. Children experience an exciting
journey through 20 countries while acquiring language in contextualized
cultural contents, presented through traditional print and state-of-the-art
technology resources. Content-rich opportunities offer linguistic and cultural
components in a non-threatening, motivational, technology-rich fun environment. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest
to elementary school educators.
181. Best of CT: The Power of Music, Magic, Technology, Multilingual Celebrities, & Advocacy!, Richard de Meij, CT COLT
Come experience music, song and dance, magic tricks, educational technologies and multilingual celebrities, all designed to increase language retention/production, connect with, stimulate and retain students' interest, producing performance activities and assessments while embedding the 5 Cs. Teachers will learn how to download and/or access Youtube (R) in their classrooms and will receive materials, songs, web resources, portable tech and apps, dancedemos, and lessons for immediate use. In English with examples in French and Spanish and of interest to all.183. Videos to Enhance Teaching &
Learning, Laura Cordova, Frederick Community College
This session will discuss the
use of videos in the foreign language classroom as an innovative and effective
teaching tool to engage and motivate students and to provide them with
opportunities to practice grammar and vocabulary, improve listening skills, and
improve their cultural competence. Examples of teacher-created videos as well
as ideas for student projects will be presented. In English
with examples in Spanish and of special interest to community college
educators.
184. More than Germany: How about a DACH Approach?, Colette Van Kerckvoorde, Bard College at Simon's Rock
German Textbooks in North America typically focus on the standard language and culture of Germany, largely ignoring the other nations where German is also spoken. In this session, we will argue for an approach that pays due attention to all national varieties of German and will demonstrate how this can be accomplished within foreign-language instruction from the novice level on. Participants will learn about the existence of three national standard varieties, reflect upon current teaching practices in Europe and in the U.S., and be introduced to samples that present the German language as used within DACH to our students. In English with examples in German and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
185. Middle School Teachers' Networking Session, Jennifer Steeley, Manheim Township M.S. ; Ruth Malone, Wicomico County Public Schools
Are you a middle school teacher, or does your district's program include middle school? Are you eager to explore the special opportunities and challenges of teaching at this level -- from classroom management and tween hormones (and tween brains!) to being excluded from "the team" and fighting to keep your program alive? Do you have activities, materials, websites, or advice to share with colleagues? Please join Ruth Malone, who directs curriculum and staff development in her district, and Jennie Steeley, this year's conference chair and a middle school teacher -- by choice! -- for an informal discussion over snacks and beverages. In English and of interest to teachers of all languages at the middle school level.186. Using the iPad in the Classroom, Glennysha Jurado-Moran, Edison Public Schools
Tap into the iPad world and learn how to use this engaging, yet easy to use technology. The iPad and its Apps are a fun way to inspire and motivate your students. Learn how the iPad can be used for instruction and assessment in all three modes of communication at all levels of language learning. Discover how it can not only bring authentic language directly to your students but can also enhance language learning in a manner that is appealing and meaningful to today's students. No significant background knowledge is required to benefit from this session. In English with examples in Spanish and of special interest to secondary school educators.189. The AP Italian Exam: Strategies,
Structures, & Tools, Paola Ebranati, Consulate
General of Italy ; Alessia
Martini, Consulate General of Italy ; Rita Pasqui,
University of Pennsylvania
After an overview about the
AP Italian Language and Culture Exam presenting strategies to increase the
number of students, this session is aimed to analyse
the structure, the learning objectives of the AP exam also in comparison with
the Italian Language CILS exam, and to present, analyse,
and evaluate some of the tools available to students who want to get prepared
for the AP exam. In English with examples in Italian and of
interest to all.
190. Hell Is Other People...if You Let
Them, Simona Ghirlanda,
Harvard-Westlake School
This session is meant to
encourage French teachers to incorporate Existentialism
in their levels 4 and 5 curricula, as it is probably the literary topic
adolescents can relate the most to. Its language is for the most part
understandable without significant use of a dictionary,
its message is clear, concise and ultimately constructive in terms of
developing character and self-confidence. Handout provided. In
French with examples in French and of special interest to high school
educators. No previous experience is required.
191. PARIS, ça BOUGE, Amale Bourhim, ivisit-it.com
When was your last trip to Paris? Relive the history of the "city of Light" from its onset to the present day, featuring all the new quartiers and sights to visit with your students or on you own. Let Amale be your official guide! Participants will receive a code to download this presentation for their classes. In French with examples in French and of special interest to high school and postsecondary educators.
192. ES: Breaking the Barrier: The Ideal Lesson Plan: 10 Steps to Total Fluency, John Conner, Breaking the Barrier, Inc.
An ideal lesson plan should be active and engaging, helping students to master the underlying structures and grammar of a language. In this session, John Conner, author of the acclaimed Breaking the Barrier series and dean of faculty at Groton School, leads participants through 10 activities guaranteed to make classes more productive and exciting. Videoclips will be shown, and the ideas presented can be used the very next day with your students. In English with examples in Spanish and French. Ideal for teachers of all levels and languages.193. Interactive Instruction across
Three Modes in a FLES Program, Francis Troyan, University of Pittsburgh
; Ashley Hellmann, Falk Laboratory School
How do we make the Three
Modes of Communication "come alive" in FLES Programs? How do we
connect the authentic tasks in Integrated Performance Assessment to a unit of
instruction for the younger learner? In this session, we will share a unit of
study designed to answer these questions. Following presentation
of an overview of the IPA and instructional cycles through which linguistic
competence is built, participants will experience a
simulation of selected activities across the modes of communication. In English with examples in Spanish, and of
special interest to elementary school educators.
194. Best of NY: Theatre Games to Build
Proficiency & Community, Mary Holmes, NYSAFLT/New Paltz
CSD
What do theatre and language
acquisition have in common? The need for people to
communicate, pay attention, and listen to each other. In this session,
attendees will participate in a variety of abbreviated theatre games that have
been adapted to the linguistic needs of a world language class. These games
range from quick warm-ups to full class activities. All of the games add
variety to a world language class and are engaging to any level of world
language student. In English and of special interest to
secondary school educators.
199. Video-enhanced Instruction for a Foreign Language Classroom, Olha Ketsman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Instructional video is an excellent tool in the foreign language classroom since it offers authentic input, provides multisensory engagement and allows for meaningful learning. However, video can be detrimental if designed and integrated inappropriately. This session discusses why, when and how to design, select and integrate video in the foreign language classroom. It offers examples of video-enhanced lessons and discusses implications for learning. In English with examples in English, German and Spanish, and of particular interest to high school and postsecondary educators.201. Are You Feeling Left Behind by All
This Technology?, Catalina Keilhauer,
The Madeira School
Are you tired of always
feeling left behind? The new teacher next to you knows how to use all those
cool programs and you can hardly find things on Google? Not to worry. Come to
this session and learn how to create intructional video, set up collaborative activities online and make your
classes more technologically up to date. We will learn how to use Voicethreads, Screencast-o-matic, Vimeo and a few others. In English with examples in French and Spanish.
203. NNELL State Representatives' Networking Session, Amanda Seewald, MARACAS Spanish Programs for Young Learners ; Sherri Harkins, Wicomico County PS
Join NNELL state representatives Sherri Harkins (NECTFL TOY 2011) and Amanda Seewald (NECTFL Board member and 2007 Mead Fellow) to learn about, share, and brainstorm the connections we need to keep early language learning programs thriving and rejuvenate others. We will share specific activities and ideas for inspirational early language learning in your schools as well as ways to make others take notice! We hope you will share your needs, your questions, and your ideas for how NNELL can support your efforts. In English and of interest to teachers of all languages at the preK-5 level.
204. Best of MA: Test Less, Teach More: Formative Assessment for Busy Teachers, Rebecca Blouwolff, Wellesley Middle School ; J.J. Kelleher, Wellesley Middle School ; Min Zhou, Wellesley Middle School
Are you a busy teacher who's looking to bring out the best in your students without losing your mind? Formative assessment is a powerful tool for assessing students accurately and frequently without stealing precious class time or adding hours of grading to your evening. Presenters will describe the formative assessment cycle, identify key differences between formative and summative assessment, share research on the benefits of formative assessment and frequent assessments more generally, and present a "toolbox" of 12 key formative assessment techniques for the foreign language classroom. Candy will be served (as part of a think-pair-share hands-on activity!). In English with examples in French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, and of special interest to secondary school educators.207. The Poetic Experience of Andrea Zanzotto in the Translation of Patrick Barron and Ferrero, Ferrari, Ferrarelle, Daniele Occhi, AATI; Franca Riccardi, America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
This session consists of two presentations. In the first, attendees will learn about the contemporary poet Andrea Zanzotto's creative evolution and will be exposed to a selection of short poems suitable for an Italian literature course. A comparative linguistic and discourse analysis of the original versions and English translation by Patrick Barron will follow. Attendees with basic knowledge of contemporary Italian literature and culture will benefit most. The second presentation will focus on the interplay among language, culture, and symbols related to the myths of contemporary Italy and will present teaching strategies aimed at enhancing the skills of writing and speaking, with special emphasis on new vocabulary, contemporary conversational language, metaphors and puns from the world of advertising. In Italian and English with examples in Italian and English and of interest to all but especially to postsecondary educators.
208. Making the Most of Movies: One Community College's Modular Approach, Charlotte Gifford, Greenfield Community College ; Norma Quesada, Greenfield Com College
Movies offer a wealth of real-world language and cultural information for all levels, but require careful evaluation and preparation to yield the best results for learners. This session demonstrates a modular approach for the effective use of films for all levels: a template for building excellent film units including activities, supporting documents, assignments and assessments. Handouts and how-to's with practical resources and adaptable samples. In English with examples in French and Spanish and of particular interest to community college educators.211. How Can We Integrate Spanish
Pragmatics into Classroom Activities?, Aixa Said-Mohand, New Jersey City
University
We know that grammatical
proficiency does not necessary translate into pragmatic proficiency. For
instance, not knowing how, when, where and to whom can create miscommunication
and, very often, make someone seem rude, abrupt or impolite. In this session,
we will learn a variety of activities that can help our students observe how
refusals, invitations, requests, apologies, and indirect complaints, among
other speech acts, can be achieved in Spanish. Teachers will learn a variety of
activities connected to ACTFL standards. In
Spanish with examples in Spanish and of interest to all.