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Friday November 21
Free Resources from the LRCs
Catharine Keatley (National Capital Language Resource Center)
3:15pm - 4:30pm, Swan Hotel / Osprey 2
Developing Oral Language Skills Using Teen Interview Podcasts
Jill Robbins (National Capital Language Resource Center)
Christine Foster Meloni & Margaret Gonglewski (George Washington University)
3:15pm - 4:30pm, Dolphin Hotel / Southern Hemisphere II
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Free authentic foreign language video is available online in the form of podcasts. Students can listen to and create their own interviews in their target language, engaging with highly motivating materials. Supporting materials in handouts aid students’ comprehension and discussion of content, and help them to conduct and share interviews.
Beyond the Arabic Language Textbook
Chair: Salah Ayari (Texas A&M University)
Presenter: Dora Johnson (National Capital Language Resource Center)
3:15pm - 4:30pm, Dolphin Hotel / Europe 1
The ability to select, adapt and develop Arabic teaching material that is standards-based, age-appropriate and culturally authentic is crucial given the meager resources that are available. Sample teaching material for different age groups and proficiency levels will illustrate how and why the Arabic teacher can and should go beyond the textbook.
LRC Annual Meeting
Chair Catharine Keatley (National Capital Language Resource Center)
5:00pm - 7:00pm, Swan Hotel / Parrot 1 & 2
Saturday, November 22
Survey of Schools Teaching Arabic in the U.S. in 2008
Presenter: Dora Johnson (National Capital Language Resource Center)
Presenter: Catharine Keatley (National Capital Language Resource Center)
4:45pm - 6:00pm, Dolphin Hotel / Oceanic 2
Since 2004 the NCLRC has conducted a survey of U.S. K-12 schools that teach Arabic. The results include data on students, teachers, materials, teachers’ and administrators’ concerns and needs, and on changes that have occurred 2004 - 2008. Presenters and participants will discuss the significance of the findings and implications.
Sunday, November 23
Opening Minds to the World Through Languages
Presenter: Sheila W. Cockey (National Capital Language Resource Center)
8:00am - 9:15pm, Dolphin Hotel / Europe 6
Abstract: Are you planning an immersion experience for colleagues? Learn how to plan, execute, and evaluate successful immersion experiences. Learn from an experienced facilitator about how to avoid pitfalls through careful planning and follow-through that result in valuable experiences. See photos of actual immersion days and ask questions. Handouts provided.
Standards-based World Language Teacher Education and Instruction in Learning Strategies
Presenter: Anna Uhl Chamot (National Capital Language Resource Center)
Presenter: Jill Ann Robbins (National Capital Language Resource Center)
10:00am - 11:15pm, Dolphin Hotel / Oceanic 7
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Abstract: Teacher education that integrates instruction in language learning strategies with the ACTFL standards prepares teacher candidates to meet the challenges of diverse learners in an environment of accountability. Presenters show this approach to language teacher education, which combines a standards-based approach to increasing learners’ metacognitive knowledge and strategic competence.
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