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NCLRC Summer Institutes for 2010
Unless otherwise noted, institutes are held at George Washington University, Washington, DC. The National Capital Language Resource Center (NCLRC) is a joint project of Georgetown University, The George Washington University and the Center for Applied Linguistics.
Refunds will be provided for all cancellations received in writing three weeks prior to the workshops start date. After that date, we will refund the registration amount minus a $25.00 fee. No refunds are available within three working days of a workshop. Refunds cannot be made for participant no-shows.
In the event a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, registrants will receive a full refund.
For questions about workshop registration, payment, cancellation please contact Candice Michalowicz (institutes@nclrc.org), Coordinator, or call 202-973-1086.
BACKWARD DESIGN AND STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTION
Jennifer Eddy, Ph.D., (Queens College)
May 24-25
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: All
How do I design a curriculum based on the Standards with performance as the goal? What does performance assessment look like? Participants are guided through a model protocol, aligning backward design specifically with the ACTFL Standards (5Cs). This institute is hands-on and interactive with presentation, examples, and discussion.
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LANGUAGE PROGRAM EVALUATION
Julie Sugarman, Margaret E. Malone, Ph.D., Francesca DiSilvio (Center for Applied Linguistics)
May 26 - 27, Center for Applied Linguistics
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: All
Learn about different approaches to language program evaluation and the basic steps to designing an evaluation. Topics covered include basic principles of planning for an evaluation, including defining expectations for evaluation, collecting data and planning for analysis and reporting.
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DEVELOPING LISTENING COMPREHENSION SKILLS
Joan Rubin, Ph.D.
June 3-4
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: All
Through interactive, experiential demonstrations, participants experience and identify listening comprehension strategies and learn how to teach them to language learners. Participants apply these concepts to teaching strategies and plan listening tasks appropriate to their own instructional settings. Online registration for this event.
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UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT
Victoria Nier, Anne Donovan, Margaret E. Malone, Ph.D. (Center for Applied Linguistics)
June 9, Center for Applied Linguistics
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Before May 1: $100; Regular: $125
Level: All
This institute focuses on differences between assessment and testing, distinguishing between various kinds of tests, learning to interpret results, and becoming familiar with choosing tests to fit a purpose. Topics covered include the differences among proficiency, achievement, and placement tests; the interpretation of results; and the application of information gained from the test to teaching.
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WRITING PROPOSALS FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROJECTS
Anna Uhl Chamot, Ph.D., George Washington University, Catharine Keatley, Ph.D., NCLRC, and invited officials from government programs.
June 9-10
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: All
This institute is designed to give participants information and practice in writing proposals for language education projects. It includes information about funding sources and organizing and writing the proposal and budget. Representatives from government agencies speak to the participants about their grant programs and discuss participants’ individual project ideas.
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BRAIN, LANGUAGE, AND BILINGUALISM
Michael Ullman, Ph.D. (Georgetown University), & Anna Uhl Chamot, Ph.D. (The George Washington University).
June 14-15
Registration: Before May 1: $225 Regular: $245
Level: All
Dr. Ullman is a leading researcher in bilingualism, language learning, and the brain. In this institute for language teachers and instructors, participants first learn about basic brain anatomy and how language is processed in the brain. On Day 2, the institute will focus on brain research with language learners and bilinguals. Activities will include presentations, demonstrations, discussion, and video and audio examples of illustrative cases.
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SPAIN: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: EMBASSY OF SPAIN/NCLRC 3-DAY IMMERSION SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS OF SPANISH.
Embassy of Spain staff, Sheila Cockey, M.A.
June 21-24
Registration: Before May 1: $625 single, $525 double. Regular: $675 single; $575 double
Includes 3 nights in dormitory and most meals.
Level: Secondary / College / Adult
An enjoyable, informative, immersion experience for teachers on Spanish language and culture, and how to teach it. All participants and presenters speak only Spanish for the duration of the Institute. In addition to an Embassy visit, programs include hands-on, interactive presentations, discussions, language and cultural experiences. A workshop on using film clips helps teachers select 3-5 minute clips from movies in Spanish and prepare support materials for use in classrooms. Most meals are shared and participants stay in university dorms. Evenings focus on sharing teaching strategies.
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TEACHING SPANISH TO HERITAGE SPEAKERS
Conducted in Spanish by Anna Uhl Chamot, Ph.D. and Claudia Bezaka, FL Supervisor, DC Public Schools
June 23-24
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: Secondary/College/Adult
Secondary heritage Spanish speakers are fluent in oral Spanish, but vary greatly in their level of literacy. Those with educational gaps need help in developing their reading and writing proficiency and also in grammar and academic and literary vocabulary. Practical, research-based activities for high school Hispanic students demonstrate ways to teach literary concepts, language skills, and learning strategies for reading comprehension and writing in Spanish. Ways to differentiate instruction in mixed literacy level classes are suggested.
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ARTS INTEGRATION IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
Kristin Gomez, Teacher of French at Arlington County Public Schools
June 28
Registration: Before May 1: $100; Regular: $125
Level: Secondary/College/Adult
In this workshop, language teachers will learn to build a framework for incorporating the arts into their teaching. Arts integration helps teachers draw the intellectual and creative potential from all students. Participants will learn Arts integration strategies that provide a wonderful way to wrap language content into a rich, creative, and cultural context. Any subject comes to life when students can participate in unique explorations of learning while using their hands and their minds. Hands-on activities will allow participating teachers to explore different arts integration strategies and learn how to balance rigorous content and personal expression. Among the art forms to be included are: poetry, mask-making, dance, and song. Online registration for this event.
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